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title: AdaFruit by Maxmel Tech
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description: How to integrate AdaFruit with Make.com
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This is AI-generated content based on official AdaFruit documentation. The content may still contain errors—please verify important information. If you have questions, contact [AdaFruit](https://www.adafruit.com/contact_us) directly.
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# How to get support on AdaFruit

AdaFruit is a community-developed application and is subjected to the developer's terms and conditions, which may include applicable fees. Make does not maintain or support this integration. For assistance, please https\://f.make.com/r/reachout?app\_name=AdaFruit\&app\_slug=adafruit-community\&app\_unique\_id=ada-fruit-nfdr32.

# Requirements

To use the AdaFruit app in Make, you must have an active Adafruit IO account and an API Key, [create your account on AdaFruit.](https://www.adafruit.com)

# App installation

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To install this app, you need Admin, Owner, or App Developer permissions. <u>[Learn more about organization roles.](docId:-FOYcASPYP9uYKGm7LQPB)</u>
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Go to the [Make integration page](https://www.make.com/en/integrations/adafruit-community/).
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Click the **Install** button.
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**Follow** the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.&#x20;
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# Connect AdaFruit and Make&#x20;

To get started, you must first create a connection between AdaFruit and Make, allowing the two services to communicate.&#x20;

You can connect using the following method: API Key.

## API Key Instructions

You need to retrieve your Adafruit IO Key.

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Login to your platform using your credentials.
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Locate the golden key icon on any Adafruit IO page.
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Click on the golden key icon to open the information form.
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Copy the displayed Adafruit IO Key from the information form.
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Alternatively, use the 'View Adafruit IO Key' link in the small screen drop-down menu to access and copy your Adafruit IO Key.
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Some community developers require an additional specific **API Key**. Retrieve the required **API key&#x20;**&#x66;rom the community developer's dashboard, generally found under **Settings/API. &#x20;**&#x46;or more info, please https\://f.make.com/r/reachout?app\_name=AdaFruit\&app\_slug=adafruit-community\&app\_unique\_id=ada-fruit-nfdr32.
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## Create the connection in Make&#x20;

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[[Log in in your Make](https://www.make.com/en/register) account](https://www.make.com/en/register), add the AdaFruit module to your scenario, and click **Create a connection.&#x20;**

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If you add a module with an instant tag, click **Create a webhook**, then **Create a connection.**
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*Optional:&#x20;*&#x69;n the **Connection name** field, enter a name for the connection.
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Enter the **authentication credentials** you copied from your AdaFruit or follow the on-screen instructions to create the connection. You must also enter any required third-party API keys obtained earlier.
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For detailed information on connecting an application, see **[Connect an application](docId\:SO88FM6pkT0G-adKDDfzZ)** page.

# AdaFruit modules

After connecting to the AdaFruit app, you can choose from a list of available modules to build your scenarios.&#x20;

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### Add a Feed to a Group

Creates and adds a new content feed to a specified group, allowing group members to receive updates from that feed.
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### Create a Data

Adds a new data entry to a chosen feed, allowing you to store and manage information within that specific feed.
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### Create a Feed

Creates a brand new feed, allowing you to start collecting and organizing content or updates from your chosen sources.
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### Create a Feed in a Group

Creates a brand new feed within a selected group, allowing you to start sharing updates or information with group members.
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### Delete a Feed

Deletes a specific feed from your account, removing it permanently.
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### Get a Feed

Fetches detailed information about a specific feed, allowing you to view all its associated data and settings.
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### List Feed Data

Fetches and displays a list of feed data records, allowing you to view multiple entries from your feed in one go.
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### Make an API Call

Allows you to make a custom, authorized API request to the connected service, giving you flexibility to access features or endpoints not covered by standard modules.
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### Remove a Feed from a Group

Removes a specific feed from a selected group, helping you manage and organize your group’s content more effectively.
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### Update a Feed

Updates the details of an existing feed, allowing you to modify its settings or information as needed.
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# Templates

You can look for more templates in [Make's template gallery](https://www.make.com/en/templates), where you'll find thousands of pre-created scenarios.

# AdaFruit resources&#x20;

You can have access to more resources related to this app on the following links :

- [AdaFruit website](https://www.adafruit.com)
- [AdaFruit documentation](https://learn.adafruit.com)
- [AdaFruit API documentation](https://io.adafruit.com/api/docs)
- [AdaFruit page on make](https://www.make.com/en/integrations/adafruit-community)

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