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title: Calamari by Maxmel Tech
slug: calamari-pfdzvb
description: How to integrate Calamari with Make.com
image: https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-icons/PREVIEW_calamari-community.png
createdAt: 2025-11-07T08:26:33.336Z
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| :inlineImage[]{src="https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-icons/calamari-community.png" alt caption size="50" width="512" height="512"}<br /><br />:inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/oAyFj2GHlBeBVWF5OAir2/JoAJhvSlBlBIvHteHmo_y-20251023-115411.jpeg" alt caption size="46" width="400" height="128"} | Calamari is an HR management platform offering APIs for absences, shifts, timesheets, and project tracking. Integrating with Make.com enables automated HR workflows, data synchronization, and custom process building, enhancing efficiency in managing HR operations. |
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This is AI-generated content based on official Calamari documentation. The content may still contain errors—please verify important information. If you have questions, contact [Calamari](https://help.calamari.io/en/) directly.
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# How to get support on Calamari

Calamari 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=Calamari\&app\_slug=calamari-community\&app\_unique\_id=calamari-pfdzvb.

# Requirements

To use the Calamari app in Make, you must have an active Calamari account and generate an API key, [create your account on Calamari.](https://calamari.so)

# 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/calamari-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 Calamari and Make&#x20;

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

You can connect using the following method: Basic Auth.

## Basic Auth Instructions

You need to enable API Access and retrieve your ApiKey.

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Login to your Calamari platform using your credentials.
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Navigate to the configuration panel.
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Enable API Access in the configuration panel.
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Locate and note the generated ApiKey.
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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=Calamari\&app\_slug=calamari-community\&app\_unique\_id=calamari-pfdzvb.
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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 Calamari 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 Calamari 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.

# Calamari modules

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

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### Archive an Employee

This module allows you to archive an employee in your system by specifying their email address. It helps you efficiently manage your employee records by marking the selected employee as archived.
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### Create a Timesheet Entry

Adds a new record to your timesheet, allowing you to log the time spent on a specific task or project.
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### Create an Employee

Adds a new employee record to your system, allowing you to store and manage their information.
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### Delete a Timesheet Entry

Removes a specific timesheet entry from your records, helping you keep your timesheet data up to date.
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### Invite an Employee

Sends an invitation to a new employee by email, allowing them to join your organization.
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### Make an API Call

Allows you to make a custom, authorized API request to the connected service, enabling you to access specific features or data that may not be available through the standard modules.
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### Search Employee Balances

Retrieves the working time balances for employees within a specified date range.
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### Search Employees

Finds employees that match the criteria you set, helping you quickly locate specific team members based on details like name, department, or role.
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### Search Timesheets

Finds timesheets that match the criteria you set, making it easy to locate specific records based on your search parameters.
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### Update a Timesheet Entry

Updates the details of a specific timesheet entry, allowing you to modify information such as hours worked, project, or notes for an existing record.
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### Update an Employee

Updates the details of an existing employee, allowing you to modify information such as their name, contact details, job title, or other relevant data.
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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.

# Calamari resources&#x20;

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

- [Calamari website](https://calamari.so)
- [Calamari documentation](https://help.calamari.io/en/)
- [Calamari API documentation](https://developers.calamari.dev/remote/calamari-public-openapi)
- [Calamari page on make](https://www.make.com/en/integrations/calamari-community)

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