--- title: Needle slug: needle description: How to integrate Needle with Make.com image: https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-icons/PREVIEW_needle.png createdAt: 2025-12-10T18:51:20.869Z --- | :inlineImage[]{src="https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-icons/needle.png" alt="Needle logo" caption size="50" width="512" height="512"} | Needle is an AI-powered search tool that connects and retrieves information from multiple sources like Slack, Google Drive, and Notion. Integrating Needle with Make.com lets users automate knowledge retrieval and share insights across their connected work apps. | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :::hint{type="warning"} This is AI-generated content based on official Needle documentation. The content may contain mistakes. Please verify important information. If you have questions on vendor documentation, contact [Needle](https://needle.app/imprint) directly. ::: # Requirements To use the Needle app in Make, you must have an active account and an API Key, [create your account on Needle](https://needle-ai.com). For subscription, refer to the [Needle pricing page](https://needle-ai.com). # Connect Needle and Make To get started, you must first create a connection between Needle and Make, allowing the two services to communicate. ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem **Obtain your API Key in your Needle account** ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem **Create the connection in Make.** ::: :::: ## Obtain your API Key in your Needle account Before you create the connection in Make, you should first obtain your **API Key** in your Needle account. To obtain your **API Key **: ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Navigate to** Settings** in the dashboard. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Copy the** API key** displayed on screen. ::: :::: You will use this value while creating a connection in Make. Because the UI might have changed, the steps you see on your screen might be different, [check the vendor documentation for updates.](https://docs.needle.app/docs/guides/integrations/needle-slackbot/) ## Create the connection in Make :::::WorkflowBlock ::::WorkflowBlockItem [[Log in in your Make](https://www.make.com/en/register) account](https://www.make.com/en/register), add the Needle module to your scenario, and click **Create a connection. ** :::hint{type="info"} If you add a module with an instant tag, click **Create a webhook**, then **Create a connection.** ::: :::: :::WorkflowBlockItem *Optional: *In the **Connection name** field, enter a name for the connection. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Enter the **authentication credentials** you copied from your Needle account or follow the on-screen instructions to create the connection. ::: ::::: For detailed information on connecting an application, see **[Connect an application](docId\:SO88FM6pkT0G-adKDDfzZ)** page. # Needle modules After connecting to the Needle app, you can choose from a list of available modules to build your scenarios. :::ExpandableHeading ### Make an API Call Executes a custom API request to the connected service using your authorized credentials. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Search Collection Searches for items within a specified Needle collection. ::: # 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. # Needle resources You can have access to more resources related to this app on the following links - [Needle topics on Make community](https://community.make.com/search?q=Needle) - [Needle website](https://needle-ai.com) - [Needle API documentation](https://needle.app) - [Needle page on make](https://www.make.com/en/integrations/needle) *** :::CtaButton{label="Get started for free" externalHref="https://www.make.com/en/register" openInNewTab="true"} :::