# Connect BuildData and Pipefile When **New permit** fires in [BuildData](https://apiant.ai/connections/builddata), your agent runs **Create Contact** in [Pipefile](https://apiant.ai/connections/pipefile), or **File Request Created** in Pipefile to **Geocode address** in BuildData. Describe the whole flow and it is built, tested on every scenario and kept running. BuildData **1** trigger BuildData **12** actions Pipefile **1** trigger Pipefile **10** 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 Pipefile 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 and Pipefile can do together ### From BuildData to Pipefile - When **New permit** in BuildData then **Create Contact** in Pipefile - When **New permit** in BuildData then **Update Contact** in Pipefile ### From Pipefile to BuildData - When **File Request Created** in Pipefile then **Geocode address** in BuildData - When **File Request Created** in Pipefile then **Get permit** in BuildData 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 Pipefile ## Triggers and actions 2 triggers · 22 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** - Trigger **File Request Created** Triggers when a file request is created. - Action **Add File Request From Template** Create a new file request from an existing template for one recipient (name/email/phone), optionally on behalf of a team member via X-Pipefile-On-Behalf-Of. - Action **Create Contact** Add to contacts - Action **Delete Contact** Delete a contact by id. Returns 204 No Content on success. - Action **Get Contact** Retrieve one contact by id. - Action **Get File Request** Retrieve detailed information about one file request by id, including contents, items, files, and tracking events. - Action **List Contacts** Retrieve a paginated list of contacts, filterable by name/email/phone partial match. - Action **List File Request Templates** Retrieve the list of file request templates available for creating new file requests, with optional name search. - Action **Search File Requests** Finds all file requests matching this search query (contact name, email, tags, etc). - Action **Send Request** Create and send a new request - Action **Update Contact** Update name/email/phone of an existing contact by id. ## Each app on its own - [ **BuildData** Canadian construction and development data from 17 cities](https://apiant.ai/connections/builddata) - [ **Pipefile** Pipefile streamlines the collection of personal, financial, and otherwise sensitive documents to keep your...](https://apiant.ai/connections/pipefile) 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 Pipefile - [ **HubSpot to Pipefile** HubSpot is your all-in-one stop for all of your marketing software needs.](https://apiant.ai/connect/hubspot-to-pipefile) - [ **Instagram to Pipefile** Instagram is a social media platform for sharing photos, videos, and stories.](https://apiant.ai/connect/instagram-to-pipefile) - [ **EARLY to Pipefile** EARLY is a Time Tracking App: Effortless, Smart, and Secure.](https://apiant.ai/connect/early-to-pipefile) - [ **Google Sheets to Pipefile** Google Sheets](https://apiant.ai/connect/google-sheets-to-pipefile) - [ **Gmail to Pipefile** Gmail is Google’s email service, featuring spam protection, search functions, and seamless integration with...](https://apiant.ai/connect/gmail-to-pipefile) - [ **Google Calendar to Pipefile** Google Calendar is a time management tool providing scheduling features, event reminders, and integration...](https://apiant.ai/connect/google-calendar-to-pipefile) Questions ## BuildData and Pipefile, 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 Pipefile when something happens in BuildData? Any of Pipefile's 10 actions, including Create Contact, Send Request, Update Contact and Add File Request From Template. Your agent maps the data both ways and tests every scenario before it ships. ### ### Can it also run from Pipefile to BuildData? Yes. When something happens in Pipefile, your agent can act in BuildData too. This page covers both directions: Pipefile's triggers and BuildData's actions are listed here as well. ### ### Do I have to build a connector for BuildData or Pipefile? 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.