How to create and export assets using Flowcode's API vs. self-service UI

Flowcode provides both self-service UI and API-based creation and export of conversion flows, Flowcodes, and Short URLs. Users can choose between these options based on their needs for scale, workflow, and automation. The table below compares functionality across our API and UI.

	API	UI Platform
Flowcode Creation	API supports JSON and CSV: Bulk create up to 1000 Flowcodes per JSON request, with concurrent calls for near real-time results Upload a CSV with unique Flowcode names, links, and data properties 💡 Usage recommendation: API for programmatic, high-scale, on-demand Flowcode creation, such as for personalized direct mail or dynamic media.	Platform users can Create codes individually Bulk create codes via CSV upload with names, links, and data properties 💡 Usage recommendation: For users who need to manually create batches of Flowcodes in a self-service capacity, without the need to automate.
Flowcode Image Generation	Generate images via API with configurable formats, DPI, and color channels. Request a CSV of Flowcodes with data properties and S3 image links from a conversion flow* 💡 Usage recommendation: API for advanced control, customization, and on-demand generation of images, such as for workflows that require images to be created in bulk or in near real-time for campaigns.	Platform users can Download Flowcodes individually Export a ZIP for small batches, or generate a CSV with data properties and S3 links for batches greater than 250 Flowcodes* 💡 Usage recommendation: For users who need manual access to Flowcode images in a self-service capacity for most common formats.
Short URL Creation*	API supports JSON and CSV for Short URL creation: Bulk create up to 1000 Short URLs per JSON request, with concurrent calls for near real-time results Upload a CSV with unique Short URL names, links, and data properties* 💡 Usage recommendation: API for programmatic, high-scale, on-demand Short URL creation, such as for personalized social or email campaigns.	Platform users can Create Short URLs individually Bulk create Short URLs via CSV upload with names, links, and data properties* 💡 Usage recommendation: For users who need to manually create batches of Short URLs in a self-service capacity, without the need to automate.
Short URL Export*	API supports listing the Short URLs in JSON format from a conversion flow. 💡 Usage recommendation: API for programmatic Short URL export, automatically ingesting into email or social campaigns.	Roadmap functionality includes capability to bulk export all Short URLs to CSV file from a conversion flow. 💡 Usage recommendation: For users who need manual access to Flowcode Short URLs in a self-service capacity.

*These features are in Beta, which means we're still working on improving its core functionality. Please reach out if you're interested in trying it.

Additional API Resources

Flowcode Developer Portal

Flowcode’s Developer Portal provides API reference documentation and workflow examples for creating Flowcodes and Short URLs.

The Flowcode API empowers developers to integrate seamlessly with the Flowcode platform and build custom solutions tailored to your organization's needs. From programmatic asset creation to accessing detailed analytics, our APIs are designed to help you unlock the full potential of Flowcode.

Enterprise Documentation on UI-based Creation and Export