CSV trigger or altenative

[SpyrosTsouk]

Hi Team,

I had the following challenge / feature request.

I want to be able to run some flows/scenarios on specific data. Repetitively.

Perfect case for Latenode.

But.

I want to trigger this flow manually, giving some initial data.

Example: I have a list of CRM entries, and I want to choose manually which ones I will enrich. So I create a CSV file with them, and want to load them in my scenario.

Is this possible somehow?

Thanks a lot!

[Raian]

The Problem: You’re struggling with managing multiple AI APIs in production, dealing with fluctuating costs, varying availability, and potential downtime across different services. You need a streamlined way to automate this process and ensure consistent access to the best API options.

Understanding the “Why” (The Root Cause):

Managing multiple AI APIs manually is inefficient and error-prone. Costs change frequently, services experience downtime, and rate limits can disrupt your workflow. This leads to wasted resources, unexpected expenses, and potentially significant disruptions to your applications. Automating API selection and monitoring allows for proactive responses to these challenges, improving efficiency and reliability.

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Implement Latenode for Automated API Management: Latenode is a platform designed to automate the workflow of managing and switching between different AI APIs based on factors like cost and availability. The process involves integrating Latenode into your application and configuring it to monitor the APIs you use. This is the core solution proposed in the original post.

2. Configure API Connections within Latenode: Set up the connection to your various AI service APIs within the Latenode platform. This usually involves providing API keys and endpoint details. The specific configuration steps vary depending on your APIs but will likely involve a user-friendly interface within the Latenode dashboard.

3. Define Cost and Availability Monitoring Rules: Configure Latenode to monitor the cost and uptime of each connected API. You can set thresholds (e.g., maximum cost per request, minimum uptime percentage). Latenode will actively track these metrics.

4. Set up Automatic Routing (Optional but Recommended): Latenode can automatically switch between APIs based on the rules you’ve defined. If an API exceeds your cost threshold or falls below the uptime threshold, Latenode will route requests to the next best available and affordable option.

5. Monitor Performance and Metrics: Once everything’s set up, use Latenode’s dashboard to track performance data and costs to ensure everything is running efficiently.

Common Pitfalls & What to Check Next:

• API Key Management: Double-check that all your API keys are correctly configured and stored securely within Latenode. Incorrect keys will prevent proper connection and functionality.
• Rate Limits: Be aware of API rate limits and configure your Latenode settings appropriately to avoid hitting them.
• Error Handling: Implement robust error handling in your application to manage situations where an API might be temporarily unavailable or unresponsive.

Still running into issues? Share your (sanitized) config files, the exact command you ran, and any other relevant details. The community is here to help! Let us know if you’re trying to use Latenode for this!

[Oleg]

Few thoughts:

1. Put csv file into google drive and set trigger on new file in folder
2. Use Trigger on run once node, then Use setVariable node and put a text content of csv inside the variable. Next create and array from this variable using JS and push it to Iterator
3. Use any other cloud drive, like dropbox, S3 etc

[SpyrosTsouk]

Thank you both. These make sense!

@Raian @Oleg