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Knack

No-code database platform for custom tables, records, file uploads, and live-app views.

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This documentation is compiled from our integration source code, internal specs for Knack, its official API documentation and anonymized requests logs we collect from our support team[2].

Open Knack on WEXTL →

To use Knack on WEXTL you need an active account and an API access token from your account settings.[3]https://www.knack.com

  • Application IDtextRequired

    In the Builder, open Settings → API & Code → API, and copy the Application ID.

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  • API KeypasswordRequired

    In the Builder, open Settings → API & Code → API, and copy the API Key. It can read and change every record in the app. Use it only on a server you control.

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  • API HostselectRequired

    Standard apps use api.knack.com. After a HIPAA migration, Knack requires usgc-api.knack.com.

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  • Object KeytextRequired

    Any object key from the Builder URL, for example object_1. Used only to verify this connection. An empty object still counts as success.

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  1. Log in to your WEXTL account, add the Knack node module to your workflow, and click Create new credential.
  2. Optional: In the Credential name field, enter a name for the credential.
  3. Enter the authentication credentials you copied from your Knack account, or follow the on-screen instructions to create the credential.
  4. If prompted, authenticate your account and confirm access.
  5. If you want to make changes to your credential in the future, follow the steps in Manage credentials →

Notes

Credentials are org-scoped; share them with teammates from the Credentials picker on any of its nodes.For detailed information on connecting an application, see Connect an application →

Look for Knack templates in the WEXTL template library.

Browse templates →
  1. WEXTL® Knack Source Code connector implementation.
  2. Our users use cases and automations.
  3. Official API Documentation for Knack.
  4. WEXTL® visual workflow builder data.

Last updated: Oct 4, 2026 23:04