STEP 1
Connect Akeneo and OrderDesk
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Akeneo and OrderDesk Integration
Keep Akeneo and OrderDesk in sync by integrating their events and actions. When marketing events happen in Akeneo, update the OrderDesk automatically - without any line of code in visual workflow builder.
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Learn about Akeneo and OrderDesk
Detailed info you need to know about Akeneo and OrderDesk integrations in WEXTL. Explore which modules apps support and how you connect them.
How to connect Akeneo to OrderDesk
Set up your Akeneo and OrderDesk integration in 3 simple steps [2] — no coding required. Up to 10 minutes setup.
STEP 2
Build a workflow
Paste selected Akeneo and OrderDesk nodes onto the canvas [4], or describe what you want and WEXTL wires the flow together with AI Builder.
STEP 3
Map your data
Choose which fields need to sync between Akeneo and OrderDesk. Use filters or leverage a JS custom code step in between — everything is on the canvas.
How does the integration between Akeneo and OrderDesk work in WEXTL?
WEXTL exposes actions and triggers for Akeneo and OrderDesk that help you connect apps and automate repetitive tasks [1]. A trigger is an event that happens, an action — a step that performs when the event has occurred.
Akeneo triggersOrderDesk actions
Akeneo modules
- Create a FileCreates a new file in the specified location.
- Create a JobCreates a new job entry in the system.
- Create a Media FileCreates a new media file for an asset.
- Create a Media FileCreates a new media file for a reference entity or a record.
- Create a ProductCreates a new product in the inventory.
- Create a Product Media FileCreates a new media file for a product.
- Create a ProjectCreates a new project.
- Delete a FileDeletes a specified file from the service.
- Delete a JobRemoves a job from the system.
- Delete a ProductDeletes a specified product from the service.
- Delete a ProjectDeletes a project from the service.
- Delete a UserDeletes a user from the system.
- Delete an AssetDeletes an asset from the system.
- Download a DocumentDownloads a document.
- Download a FileDownloads a file from the specified source.
- Download a Parsed FileDownloads a parsed file from the service.
- Download a Product Media FileDownloads a product media file from the service.
- Download Job OutputDownloads job output in a specific format.
- Download Job's Default OutputDownloads a job's default output.
- Download Media FileDownloads the media file associated with an asset.
- Download Media Files for a Reference Entity or RecordDownloads the media file associated with a reference entity or a record.
- Get a DraftRetrieves a draft item from the service.
- Get a FileRetrieves a file from the service.
- Get a JobRetrieves detailed information about a specific job.
- Get a ProductRetrieves information about a specific product.
- Get a Product Media FileRetrieves a media file associated with a product.
- Get a ProjectRetrieves a project by its ID or specified criteria.
- Get a Record of a Given Reference EntityRetrieves a record of a specified reference entity.
- Get a Reference EntityRetrieves a reference entity from the service.
- Get a UserGets a user by their ID or other unique identifier.
- Get a WorkflowRetrieves information about a specific workflow.
- Get an AssetRetrieves an asset from a given asset family.
- Get an Asset AttributeRetrieves an attribute of a given asset family.
- Get an Asset FamilyRetrieves an asset family from the system.
- Get an Attribute of a Reference EntityRetrieves an attribute of a given reference entity.
- Get Asset Attribute OptionsRetrieves a list of attribute options for a given attribute within a specified asset family.
- Get Deleted Job RowsRetrieves the deleted rows from a job for further processing or analysis.
- Get Job Default OutputRetrieves the default output for a specified job.
- Get Reference Attribute OptionsRetrieves an attribute option for a given attribute of a specified reference entity.
- Get Task ProgressChecks the progress and results of an async task.
- Launch an Import Job by CodeLaunches an import job using a specified code.
- Launch Export Job by CodeLaunches an export job using the specified code.
- List Asset AttributesRetrieves the list of asset attributes.
- List Asset Attributes OptionsRetrieves the list of the asset attributes options.
- List Asset FamilyGets the list of the assets.
- List Assets by Asset FamilyRetrieves the list of assets belonging to a given asset family.
- List FilesLists all files from the service.
- List JobsRetrieves a list of all jobs available in the system.
- List ProductsRetrieves a list of products.
- List Products Media FilesRetrieves a list of products' media files.
OrderDesk modules
- Create an Inventory ItemCreates a new inventory item.
- Create an OrderCreates a new order.
- Create an Order ItemCreates a new order item.
- Create an Order ShipmentCreates a shipment for an order.
- Delete an Inventory ItemDeletes an existing inventory item.
- Delete an OrderDeletes a single order.
- Delete an Order ItemDeletes a single order item.
- Delete an Order ShipmentDeletes a single shipment for an order.
- Get an Inventory ItemRetrieves a single inventory item.
- Get an OrderRetrieves a single order's details.
- Get an Order ItemRetrieves a single order item.
- Get an Order ShipmentRetrieves a single order shipment.
- List Order ItemsRetrieves a list of items for a specified order.
- List Order ShipmentsRetrieves a list of shipments for a specified order.
- Make an API CallPerforms an arbitrary authorized API call.
- Search Inventory ItemsSearches for inventory items.
- Search OrdersSearches for orders.
- Update an Inventory ItemUpdates a single inventory item.
- Update an OrderUpdates an existing order.
- Update an Order ItemUpdates an existing order item.
- Update an Order ShipmentUpdates an existing order shipment.
- Watch OrdersTriggers when an order is created or modified.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about connecting Akeneo and OrderDesk.
Connect your Akeneo and OrderDesk accounts once, pick a trigger in one app and an action in the other, then map the fields so data flows automatically between them. [3]
Example: when Akeneo's "Watch Files" fires, WEXTL can "Create an Inventory Item" in OrderDesk. Akeneo has 5 triggers (including Watch Files, Watch Jobs, and Watch Products); OrderDesk has 21 actions (including Create an Inventory Item, Create an Order, and Create an Order Item). Add filters and transforms between steps when you need them. [1]
Yes — the integration works in both directions. Use each app's triggers to start a workflow and the other app's actions to update it. [2]
No. Akeneo-to-OrderDesk automations are built visually on the canvas. You can optionally add custom JavaScript with Functions when you need advanced logic. [4]
Yes. Trigger-based automations start the moment Akeneo (or OrderDesk) fires a new event — webhook-backed apps run within seconds, and polling-only apps re-check on a schedule you control. [7]
A first automation typically takes 5–10 minutes: connect each app's credential once, drop a trigger + action onto the canvas, map the fields, and turn the workflow on.
You can build your Akeneo + OrderDesk automation on a 3-day trial with every feature unlocked. Cancel anytime. For your protection, a small deposit is charged to your card when your trial starts. It counts toward your first payment and is non-refundable. [8]
References
List of sources used to gather information about the Akeneo and OrderDesk integration.
- Akeneo and OrderDesk integration source code, module specs and credentials implementation.
- Our Akeneo and OrderDesk integration documentation, structured input and output parameters, scopes, and authentication methods.
- Official vendor API documentation for Akeneo and OrderDesk — used to verify field meanings, authentication flows, and anything our own specs don't fully capture.
- WEXTL® visual workflow builder, anonymized data from our technical support team.
- Akeneo integration information
- OrderDesk integration information
- WEXTL® Scheduling
- WEXTL® Pricing and Trial
- WEXTL® Apps Library