How to Call APIs in Julius

With our new feature, you can now securely call APIs and directly pull in data from your favorite tools into Julius

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Introduction

Julius, with its new feature set around supporting API calling, makes integrating with and pulling data from your favorite tools seamless. In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of integrating the Stripe API with Julius as an example.

Step 1: Retrieve Your API Key

  • In this case, we'll walk you through the instructions for getting an API key from Stripe; however, this step will vary according to your specific need.
  • Access your Stripe Developers Dashboard and select the "API keys" tab.
  • In the Standard keys list or Restricted keys list, in the row for the key you want to reveal (in this case, it’s the Standard keys list), click “Reveal live key”.
  • Once the key is visible, copy its value by clicking on it.

Step 2: Choose a Method to Add Your API Key to Julius

At the individual conversation level

  • Start a new conversation in Julius.
  • In the conversation window, click on the "Customize AI" button, typically located in the upper right section.
  • Navigate to the "Secrets" section, designed for inputting external API keys.
  • Paste the Stripe API key you copied earlier into the designated field.

At the user level, to be saved and applied across all conversations

  • Navigate to the Account page.
  • Click on the Keys tab on the top sub-navigation menu.
  • Paste the Stripe API key you copied earlier into the designated field.

Step 3: Calling APIs in Juliu

  • Navigate to a new Chat, if you don't already have one open.
  • Inform the AI that you've added the Stripe API key.
  • Now, you're all set to ask the AI to pull specific data from Stripe, be it transaction details, customer data, or any other relevant information.

Conclusion

Integrating APIs with Julius is straightforward and unlocks new possibilities for data management and user engagement. This simple guide helps you connect with tools like Stripe efficiently, enhancing your capability to access and utilize crucial data seamlessly. Start exploring and make your interactions in Julius smarter and more informed.