Helping users connect APIs

In order to build an AI powered app, you need to use an API to connect to a service such as Chat GPT or Claude. The current way of connecting APIs is hard to find and difficult to understand.

problem

goal

Decrease how long it takes users to get to their first successfully connected API call.

status

In-development

Solution

  • Move tool into its own tab

  • Create new navigation to increase visibility of existing API calls

  • Re-order steps to more closely match user expectations

Main goal: Help new users connect their first API

New base state to provide a clearer starting point and decrease initial information overload.

Second goal: Solve common power-user pain points

Details make all the difference towards helping power users who have built up work arounds.