# Connect BuildData to PDF Export When **New permit** fires in [BuildData](https://apiant.ai/connections/builddata), your agent runs **Convert HTML to PDF** in [PDF Export](https://apiant.ai/connections/pdf-export). Describe the whole flow and it is built, tested on every scenario and kept running. BuildData **1** trigger BuildData **12** actions PDF Export **3** actions What the catalog holds today. Ask for anything missing and your agent reads the API documentation and adds it. ## What do you want BuildData and PDF Export to do together? Give your AI client this address. `https://mcp.apiant.ai` Any client that takes a remote MCP server. Nothing to install. Create your free account, then sign in once in your browser. ### Set it up in your client ### Claude Code Run this in the directory you want to work in. `claude mcp add --transport http -s project apiant-ai https://mcp.apiant.ai` Start Claude Code there, approve the server, and sign in in the browser page it opens. [Claude Code guide (opens in a new tab)](https://apiant.ai/docs/mcp/claude-code) ### Claude, web and desktop Open Customize, then Connectors, then Add custom connector, and paste the address. On Team and Enterprise an owner adds it first. [Setup guide (opens in a new tab)](https://apiant.ai/docs/mcp) ### Cursor Add the address to your MCP configuration as a server URL. Cursor signs you in in your browser. [Setup guide (opens in a new tab)](https://apiant.ai/docs/mcp) ### Zed Open Settings, then AI, then MCP Servers, then Add Server, then Add Remote Server. [Setup guide (opens in a new tab)](https://apiant.ai/docs/mcp) ### Codex and the ChatGPT desktop app Open Settings, then MCP servers, then Add server, and choose Streamable HTTP. From the terminal, Codex takes the address with its own add command and then signs you in. [Setup guide (opens in a new tab)](https://apiant.ai/docs/mcp) ### Any other MCP client Paste the address where the client asks for a remote MCP server URL, and name the server apiant-ai where it lets you. APIANT's skills reach the client over the same connection. [Setup guide (opens in a new tab)](https://apiant.ai/docs/mcp) Example flows ## What BuildData can start in PDF Export - When **New permit** in BuildData then **Convert HTML to PDF** in PDF Export - When **New permit** in BuildData then **Export Shopify Data to PDF** in PDF Export Starting points drawn from the triggers and actions in the catalog today. Describe the flow you need, at any depth, and your agent builds it and tests every scenario before it ships. Everything your agent can do with BuildData and PDF Export ## Triggers and actions 1 trigger · 15 actions - Trigger **New permit** - Action **Geocode address** - Action **Get permit** - Action **Get property** - Action **Get zoning** /zoning (point-in-polygon zoning lookup by coordinate) - Action **List business licences** - Action **List contractors** - Action **List development permits** - Action **List inspections** - Action **List major projects** - Action **List permits** - Action **List planning applications** - Action **List property assessments** - Action **Convert HTML to PDF** Create PDF invoices, reports, certificates, receipts, contracts, and other business documents from a web page URL or HTML template. Use data from previous Zap steps, then customize layout, page setup, headers, footers, watermarks, security, and advanced rendering options. - Action **Export Shopify Data to PDF** Create branded Shopify invoices, receipts, quotes, refunds, cancellations, and order summaries as PDF files from Shopify order data. Use the generated PDF in later steps, such as email, cloud storage, or customer support. - Action **Raw Request Data to PDF** Save webhook, form, API, JSON, XML, URL-encoded, or plain text data as a readable PDF. Useful for archiving submissions, keeping records of incoming requests, reviewing automation data, or troubleshooting Zaps. ## Each app on its own - [ **BuildData** Canadian construction and development data from 17 cities](https://apiant.ai/connections/builddata) - [ **PDF Export** PDF Export is a document conversion service that converts web pages and HTML to high-quality PDF documents.](https://apiant.ai/connections/pdf-export) Reviews ## What our customers say ## More from BuildData - [ **BuildData to HubSpot** HubSpot is your all-in-one stop for all of your marketing software needs.](https://apiant.ai/connect/builddata-to-hubspot) - [ **BuildData to Salesforce** Salesforce is a leading enterprise customer relationship management (CRM) platform.](https://apiant.ai/connect/builddata-to-salesforce) - [ **BuildData to Slack** Slack is a messaging platform for teams. Post messages, manage channels, users, reminders, and react to...](https://apiant.ai/connect/builddata-to-slack) - [ **BuildData to Google Sheets** Google Sheets](https://apiant.ai/connect/builddata-to-google-sheets) - [ **BuildData to Gmail** Gmail is Google’s email service, featuring spam protection, search functions, and seamless integration with...](https://apiant.ai/connect/builddata-to-gmail) - [ **BuildData to Google Calendar** Google Calendar is a time management tool providing scheduling features, event reminders, and integration...](https://apiant.ai/connect/builddata-to-google-calendar) ## More into PDF Export - [ **HubSpot to PDF Export** HubSpot is your all-in-one stop for all of your marketing software needs.](https://apiant.ai/connect/hubspot-to-pdf-export) - [ **Salesforce to PDF Export** Salesforce is a leading enterprise customer relationship management (CRM) platform.](https://apiant.ai/connect/salesforce-to-pdf-export) - [ **Slack to PDF Export** Slack is a messaging platform for teams. Post messages, manage channels, users, reminders, and react to...](https://apiant.ai/connect/slack-to-pdf-export) - [ **Google Sheets to PDF Export** Google Sheets](https://apiant.ai/connect/google-sheets-to-pdf-export) - [ **Gmail to PDF Export** Gmail is Google’s email service, featuring spam protection, search functions, and seamless integration with...](https://apiant.ai/connect/gmail-to-pdf-export) - [ **Google Calendar to PDF Export** Google Calendar is a time management tool providing scheduling features, event reminders, and integration...](https://apiant.ai/connect/google-calendar-to-pdf-export) Questions ## BuildData and PDF Export, answered ### ### What can start an automation from BuildData? Any of BuildData's 1 trigger in the catalog, including New permit. Describe the moment in plain language and your agent picks the right one. ### ### What can your agent do in PDF Export when something happens in BuildData? Any of PDF Export's 3 actions, including Convert HTML to PDF, Export Shopify Data to PDF and Raw Request Data to PDF. Your agent maps the data both ways and tests every scenario before it ships. ### ### Can it also run from PDF Export to BuildData? PDF Export has no triggers in the catalog today, so automations start in BuildData. If you need the other direction, ask: your agent reads PDF Export's API documentation and adds it. ### ### Do I have to build a connector for BuildData or PDF Export? No. Both are in the catalog with their triggers and actions. You describe the automation; your agent builds it, tests every scenario and keeps it running. ### ### What happens when something fails? Your agent works that out for you. It plans the failure paths along with the happy path, then tests every scenario before it ships. ### ### Is there a free plan? Yes. Every plan includes the agent, including free, and building from your own AI client spends no assistant credits.