How to automatically create a Thing in Bubble when a record is registered in kintone by integrating kintone with Bubble.

The integration of kintone and Bubble has the potential to be a powerful means of improving business efficiency without requiring programming knowledge.
This article introduces how to use Yoom to connect these two applications and expedite the development of web applications.
With the expectation of centralized information management and reduced manual work, it will serve as a useful tool to support rapid development tasks.

Recommended for:

・Internal departments that hold a vast amount of management data
・Team leaders who want to flexibly customize business processes
・Companies using different tools across multiple departments
・Programming beginners
・Those using kintone and Bubble and looking to integrate them for business efficiency

Benefits and Examples of Integrating kintone and Bubble

Benefit 1: Efficiency through Centralized Data Management

By automatically adding information registered in kintone to Bubble, duplicate entries across multiple tools are no longer necessary.
This can reduce input errors and streamline business processes.
Additionally, as information is quickly synchronized, team members can always access the latest information.
For example, the HR team might register employee data in kintone, which the accounting team can then utilize in a time management app created in Bubble.

Benefit 2: Cost Reduction through Reduced Manual Work

Automating information registration tasks can reduce the time staff spend on data migration and input.
The time saved can be allocated to other tasks, potentially leading to cost reduction and increased productivity.
For instance, manually adding kintone registration information to Bubble carries the risk of input errors and can be time-consuming due to verification tasks.
Automating registration tasks minimizes errors and allows for the addition of necessary information.

Benefit 3: Enhanced Team Collaboration

Automation facilitates smooth information sharing between teams using different platforms.
As information is organized on Bubble, overall team collaboration is strengthened, optimizing the entire business process.
For example, by automatically adding project information from kintone to Bubble, details can be visualized.
This makes it easier to check progress, potentially improving work efficiency.

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Let's create a flow bot using the template "Add information registered in kintone to Bubble."

How to Create a Connection Flow between kintone and Bubble

The process to complete the flow will proceed as follows.

Step 1: Connect kintone and Bubble to My Apps
Step 2: Set up triggers in kintone
Step 3: Set up triggers in Bubble

Let's start by using Yoom to create a flow bot.
Now, let's establish a new connection between the two apps you want to integrate.

Step 1: Connect kintone and Bubble to My Apps

(1) First, connect kintone to My Apps.
After logging into your Yoom account, click "My Apps" on the left panel and search for kintone from "New Connection".

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(2) When the kintone app icon appears, click on it.
The connection method is also detailed on this page, so if you have any questions, please check the help article.

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After entering "Subdomain", "Client ID", and "Client Secret", click [Add].
This completes the connection to kintone.
If you are unable to register the app successfully, please refer to this page.

(3) Next, let's connect Bubble.
Search for and click the Bubble app icon in the same way as before.

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(4) Follow the displayed instructions to enter "Account Name", "Access Token", and "Subdomain", then click [Add].
If the setup is successful, you will be redirected to the My Apps screen of your Yoom account.
This completes the connection of the two apps to your Yoom account.

After confirming that the new connection of the target app to your Yoom account is complete, click the icon for "Try this template" in the template below.

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Click the "OK" button to copy the template.
You will be redirected to the "My Projects" screen in your Yoom account, so please check the template content.

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There are three setup flows.

Step 2: Set up kintone trigger

In (1), set up the first action, the kintone app trigger.

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From "My Projects" on the left side of the Yoom account screen, click "【Copy】Add information registered in kintone to Bubble".

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You will be redirected to a screen like the above, so let's proceed with setting up the flow bot immediately.

(2) First, click on the trigger "When a record is registered (Webhook activation)".

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Enter the account information to link with kintone, keep the trigger action as "When a record is registered (Webhook activation)", and click [Next].

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(3) As shown above, execution instructions for the setup will be displayed, so proceed with the setup.
Click [Test], and if there are no issues, click [Save].

(4) Next, set up the second action to retrieve record information in kintone.
Ensure that the account information linked with kintone is entered, and keep the execution action as "Retrieve record".

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Enter information in the "App ID" for database integration, and click [Next].

You can also refer to the information obtained in the previous step.
Click the input bar to expand the information and select the relevant information.

(5) Enter the "conditions for the record you want to retrieve" on the next screen.

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After completing the input, click [Test], and if there are no issues, click [Save].

Step 3: Set up Bubble trigger

(1) Finally, set up Bubble.
Click the third action, "Create a Thing".

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Enter the Bubble account information you want to link, and click [Next].

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(2) On the next screen, enter the "Data Type", "Field Name" of the Thing, and "Value".
You can also input the Thing's value by referring to the output obtained in the kintone record retrieval action explained earlier.

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(3) Once the input is complete, click [Test] and [Save].
Then, a display indicating that all settings are complete will appear, so click "Turn on Trigger".

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This completes the flow bot setup.
In the future, by utilizing this flow bot, when information is registered in kintone, the task addition operation in Bubble will become smoother.

Template introduced this time: Add information registered in kintone to Bubble

Other Automation Examples Using kintone and Bubble

Here are examples of automating other business processes using kintone and Bubble.

① Storing Input Form Values in kintone

By setting "Add Record" in kintone on Yoom, you can automatically store values entered in the input form into kintone.
The stored data can be viewed in the kintone app.

② Create a Quote in Misoca When a Record is Registered in kintone

This template is recommended for those who want to streamline the process of creating quotes.
When a record is registered in kintone, a quote is automatically created in Misoca, eliminating the need for manual work and allowing for smoother business operations.

③ Send contracts with freee Sign when kintone status is updated

By utilizing this flow, you can automatically send contracts using freee Sign whenever the status of a specific record in kintone is updated.
This improves the speed of tasks from contract creation to sending to the client, and is expected to reduce working time.

Summary

The integration of kintone and Bubble is a powerful tool for achieving operational efficiency without the need for programming.
By centralizing data management and reducing manual tasks, you can significantly improve business processes and potentially reduce costs.
In a business environment where quick decision-making is required, having access to the latest information is a significant advantage.

Take this opportunity to advance automation in your operations and aim for further productivity improvements.