Connector Builder now supports file streaming, enabling you to create custom packages for file-based operations, that you can use in API Tasks. File streaming allows the packages to handle files directly from the data source.

Streaming a binary file from the source eliminates the need to download and upload the files with individual actions.

You can also combine the custom packages with the pre-built file stream compatible packages in your API Tasks workflow. See File streaming using file variable for more information about in-built packages that support file streams.

Note:
  • There are no restrictions regarding the file type and size.
  • Currently, the GraphQL body parameters are not supported.
Actions with file download
For actions that involve file download, enable the Stream file(s) during download check box. Once you enable this check box, the system streams the file for download and you can assign a file variable to this file stream. This check box is available for all HTTPS methods.
Actions with file upload
For actions that involve file upload, add a relevant body parameter as per the API provider requirements. The action settings on the editor page display a browse file option.
If the API provider requires a binary file input, select Binary as the request body type. When you select Binary, it ensures that the system uses a file stream for the upload.
If the API provider requires a form data parameter in the request, select Form data as the request type and add a key with type as File. This allows you to select a file variable as the input for upload using the action you create.