Step by Step Guide to Building a Webflow API Integration in Python

Introduction

Hey there, fellow developer! Ready to supercharge your Webflow projects with some Python magic? Let's dive into the world of Webflow API integration using the awesome Webflowpy package. This guide will get you up and running in no time, so buckle up!

Prerequisites

Before we jump in, make sure you've got:

• A Python environment set up (I know you've got this!)
• A Webflow account and API token (grab one from your account settings if you haven't already)

Installation

First things first, let's get Webflowpy installed. It's as easy as pie:

pip install webflowpy

Authentication

Now, let's authenticate and get that Webflow client initialized:

from webflowpy import Webflow

webflow = Webflow('YOUR_API_TOKEN_HERE')

Simple, right? You're now ready to rock and roll!

Basic Operations

Let's start with some basic operations to get you warmed up:

# Get site info
site = webflow.sites()[0]
print(f"Site name: {site['name']}")

# List collections
collections = webflow.collections(site['_id'])
for collection in collections:
    print(f"Collection: {collection['name']}")

# Fetch items from a collection
items = webflow.items(collections[0]['_id'])
for item in items:
    print(f"Item: {item['name']}")

Creating and Updating Content

Time to flex those CRUD muscles:

# Add a new item
new_item = webflow.create_item(collection_id, {
    'name': 'New Item',
    'slug': 'new-item',
    '_archived': False,
    '_draft': False
})

# Update an item
webflow.update_item(collection_id, item_id, {'name': 'Updated Item'})

# Delete an item
webflow.remove_item(collection_id, item_id)

Working with Custom Fields

Webflow's got some cool custom fields. Here's how to handle them:

# Uploading an image
image_url = webflow.upload_image(site_id, '/path/to/image.jpg')

# Creating an item with a custom image field
webflow.create_item(collection_id, {
    'name': 'Item with Image',
    'image-field': {'url': image_url}
})

Pagination and Filtering

Dealing with lots of data? No sweat:

# Paginate through items
offset = 0
while True:
    items = webflow.items(collection_id, offset=offset, limit=100)
    if not items:
        break
    # Process items
    offset += len(items)

# Apply filters
filtered_items = webflow.items(collection_id, filter={'field': 'value'})

Error Handling and Best Practices

Let's keep things smooth and reliable:

import time
from webflowpy.exceptions import WebflowRateLimitError

def api_call_with_retry(func, *args, max_retries=3, **kwargs):
    for attempt in range(max_retries):
        try:
            return func(*args, **kwargs)
        except WebflowRateLimitError as e:
            if attempt == max_retries - 1:
                raise
            time.sleep(e.retry_after)

# Use it like this
items = api_call_with_retry(webflow.items, collection_id)

Advanced Use Cases

Ready to take it to the next level? Try automating content updates or integrating with other services. The sky's the limit!

Conclusion

And there you have it! You're now equipped to build some seriously cool Webflow integrations with Python. Remember, practice makes perfect, so keep experimenting and pushing the boundaries.

For more in-depth info, check out the Webflowpy documentation and the Webflow API docs. Now go forth and create something awesome!