Podio Workflow Automation

ProcFu empowers Podio Workflow Automation (PWA) users by granting access to a vast library of over 292 functions. These functions enable you to perform various actions and extend the capabilities of your workflows significantly.

The Chrome Extension

The chrome extension facilitates the connection between your PWA account and ProcFu and simplifies daily use of PWA/GlobiFlow when working with ProcFu functions.

Install the ProcFu Chrome Extension from here.

Integration

• Navigate: In your ProcFu account, go to Accounts > Integrations.
• Click Add New Integration
• Make sure you have already installed the chrome extension.
• Connect PWA/GlobiFlow: Click the button and grant access to your ProcFu account.
• PWA Authorization: Your PWA will open. Grant permission to ProcFu.
• Test Integration: After successful integration, the "xpodioflow" field will be pre-filled.
• Click the "Test" button to verify the connection.

Behind the Scenes: ProcFu and PWA Integration

Understanding the Connection

ProcFu integrates with PWA by utilizing the xpodioflow cookie. This cookie acts as a temporary key, allowing ProcFu to interact with PWA as if it were you. In simpler terms, the cookie serves as a verification token for authorized actions.

Chrome Extension's Role

The ProcFu Chrome extension simplifies the process of acquiring this xpodioflow cookie. While technically possible to retrieve the cookie directly from your browser's developer console, the extension streamlines this step for user convenience.

Maintaining the Connection

It's crucial to understand that the xpodioflow cookie is temporary and unique for each request. ProcFu addresses this by:

• Sending the Stored Cookie: During each interaction with PWA, ProcFu sends the xpodioflow cookie it has stored from the previous response.
• Updating the Cookie: ProcFu then retrieves and stores the new xpodioflow cookie received in the response for subsequent requests.
• Cookie Expiry: PWA cookies are only valid for 7 days; if there is no call within this period, the cookie expires, and you must reconnect.
• Maintaining Daily Connection: To avoid expiry, set up a daily cron job that makes a request to keep the connection active.

Potential Interruptions

If ProcFu encounters the following situations, the connection with PWA might be disrupted:

• Missing Cookie in Response: If PWA's response lacks a new xpodioflow cookie, the existing connection might break.
• Invalid Cookie Value: Sending an invalid xpodioflow cookie to PWA will result in authentication failure and interrupt the call.

In essence, the Chrome extension simplifies obtaining the initial xpodioflow cookie, while ProcFu manages the ongoing communication with PWA by exchanging and updating these temporary cookies.