Anaplan API Live: learn the Anaplan APIs by running them
A free, open-source Jupyter notebook that lets model builders and integration teams run every Anaplan API live in the browser.
By Anirudh Nayak
Anaplan's APIs unlock a great deal of value, from automating imports and exports to building integrations with ERP, CRM, and data platforms. Yet for many model builders and business owners, the APIs remain unfamiliar territory. Documentation explains what each endpoint does, but there is no substitute for running a request and seeing the response.
That is why we built Anaplan API Live, an instructional guide in the form of a Jupyter notebook that makes the Anaplan APIs approachable.
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What it covers
The notebook lets you run APIs live in your browser with instant feedback, and it automatically documents runs so you can iterate through requests. It includes all Anaplan APIs available up to October 2023 and explains every authentication method, along with when and how to use each.
Why it is useful
It is designed for both beginners and experienced users. Most API requests in the guide are under ten lines of Python, so the code is easy to read, adapt, and reuse in your own projects. It helps teams get more from the Transactional and Bulk APIs without trial and error, and it can be run immediately in a hosted live instance or downloaded to run locally for added privacy. Code can be edited inline, so you can experiment safely against your own workspace.
What you need to get started
Access to an Anaplan workspace and model, ideally with workspace administrator rights, and a basic familiarity with Jupyter. Some Python knowledge helps but is not required. Understanding web requests (GET, POST, PUT), status codes, and how to read JSON will make the experience smoother.
How to access it
Anaplan API Live is freely available under the MIT License on GitHub at github.com/EliteEPM/AnaplanAPILive. Launch it in the browser from the repository, or download the latest release to run locally. Questions and suggestions are welcome through the repository's issues page.
Originally published on the Anaplan Community. If your team needs help designing Anaplan integrations, get in touch.
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