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When customers change their system credentials, the existing Makini connection will lose access and workflows will begin failing with authentication errors. Makini provides webhook notifications when connections require reauthorization, allowing you to proactively notify customers. Customers can reconnect by logging into the system through Makini's authentication flow again, which issues a new API token. The reconnection process takes only a few minutes. Best practice is to implement connection health monitoring and automated alerts when connections require attention, so you can address issues before they impact operations.
Yes, Makini provides extensive customization options for field mappings. Through the connection settings interface, you can view how each system's fields map to Makini's unified model. You can remap fields, add custom field mappings, or create entirely new custom fields that will appear in API responses. These customizations are connection-specific, allowing different mapping configurations for different customers. Mapping changes take effect immediately without requiring code changes. For standardized workflows, default mappings typically provide sufficient coverage. Custom mappings are most useful when integrating with heavily customized systems or when you need fields beyond the standard unified model.
Makini Flows is our embedded workflow automation platform, built on n8n, which we consider the best workflow automation tool available. It's fully integrated into Makini and runs on our infrastructure. Flows allows you to build complex integration logic using a visual workflow builder—no code required, though code is supported for advanced use cases. Workflows can be triggered by schedules, webhooks, API calls, or events from connected systems. You can perform data transformations, implement conditional logic, call external APIs, and orchestrate multi-step processes. Flows includes over 1,000 pre-built connectors beyond Makini's industrial systems, enabling integrations with databases, messaging platforms, cloud services, and more. Most customer activations are completed using Flows due to its flexibility and ease of use.
Testing should cover authentication, data retrieval, data writing, error handling, and workflow logic. Start by connecting a test system through Makini's authentication flow. Use sandbox or non-production instances of your target systems when available. Test API calls for each entity type you'll use (purchase orders, work orders, etc.) to verify data mapping and field coverage. Test error scenarios by providing invalid inputs or attempting operations without proper permissions. For workflow-based integrations, test each workflow step independently before testing end-to-end. Verify webhook delivery and signature verification. Test with realistic data volumes to identify performance issues. Include tests for connection failure scenarios and verify your error handling and retry logic work correctly.
