Cofactr offers multiple flexible options for interacting with the Cofactr platform and data. Depending on your use-case, one or more of them will be the right tool for the job. Please don't hesitate to reach out to [email protected] for guidance in selecting and implementing these options.
Component Cloud API
Capabilities
Granular, customizable access to Cofactr's component and supply chain data.
Structure
HTTP REST API with customizable response schemas and bulk querying.
Optimized For
Powering 3rd party products that serve multiple customers or highly customized workflows developed by in-house engineers.
Not Optimized For
Interacting with your data within the Cofactr Platform or integrating with typical in-house business applications.
Licensing
The Cofactr Component Cloud API is available as an add-on for Cofactr Enterprise plans. Please contact [email protected] to request an API key. Usage is metered per Part and requested data is based on your selected plan. Sandbox access is available upon request for Cofactr customers and 3rd party integration partners.
Platform API
Capabilities
Read + write access to Cofactr Platform data such as BOMs, Programs, and Stock.
Structure
HTTP REST API that is structured around the Cofactr Platform App paradigm.
Optimized For
Integrating the Cofactr platform into 3rd party or custom in-house developed systems.
Not Optimized For
Data science and analytics or powering multi-tenant 3rd party products
Licensing
Cofactr Platform API access is available in the Cofactr Enterprise plan. Please contact [email protected] to request an API key for your account. Usage is subject to the terms of your Subscription Agreement. Sandbox accounts are available upon request for Cofactr customers and 3rd party integration partners.
🚧 Reporting App - BETA
Capabilities
Query a unified database of Cofactr's component and supply chain data plus your own platform data using SQL or a visual query builder tool.
Structure
SQL Data Explorer and Custom Report Builder within the Cofactr Platform.
Optional managed ETL to your external database or data warehouse for use with 3rd party business intelligence, dashboarding, and reporting tools such as Looker and Tableau.
Optimized For
Analyzing operational, supply chain, and engineering data at scale
Not Optimized For
Mutating data or integrating with real time business applications
Licensing
The Cofactr Reporting App is included in all Cofactr Enterprise plans. Cofactr Reporting ETL is available as an add-on for Cofactr Enterprise plans. Please contact [email protected] to enable ETL.
No-Code Integrations
Capabilities
Periodically synchronize select Cofactr Platform data to and from 3rd party applications such as Google Sheets.
Structure
Configurable native integrations with select 3rd party applications, accessible via the Integrations App in the Cofactr Platform
Optimized For
Plug-and-play data integrations with manual or semi-automated processes
Not Optimized For
Sophisticated data science and analytics.
Licensing
Cofactr Integrations App is included in the Cofactr Platform and Cofactr Enterprise plans. Not all integrations are available in all plans. Please contact [email protected] to enable additional integrations.
Setting Up Integrations