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Connect Loop Returns to USAspending.gov
When New Return Created fires in Loop Returns, your agent runs Download award data in USAspending.gov. Describe the whole flow and it is built, tested on every scenario and kept running.
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What Loop Returns can start in USAspending.gov
When New Return Created in Loop Returns
then Download award data in USAspending.gov
When Return Status Updated in Loop Returns
then Find awards in USAspending.gov
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 Loop Returns and USAspending.gov
Triggers and actions 2 triggers · 94 actions
Trigger
New Return CreatedTriggers when a new return is created in Loop.
Trigger
Return Status UpdatedTriggers when a Loop return changes state (for example open to closed or cancelled).
Action
Add Product to CollectionAttach a product to a collection.
Action
Add Product to Collection by External IDAttach a product to a collection by commerce `external_id`.
Action
Advanced Shipping NoticeThis endpoint will pull all packages by tracking statuses/timeframe. The ASN endpoint will return an array of
Action
Cancel Draft ReturnCancel a draft return.
Action
Cancel ReturnCancel a return in Loop. Canceling a return will allow a customer to make another return with the same
Action
Close ReturnClose a return. Closing a return will not fulfill any outcomes such as exchanges or gift cards, and the
Action
Create Allowlist ItemCreate an allowlist entry.
Action
Create Blocklist ItemCreate a blocklist entry.
Action
Create Bulk OperationUploads a JSONL file of order, product or other jobs and starts a Loop bulk operation that runs them.
Action
Create DestinationCreate a destination.
Action
Create Fraud ReportAttach a fraud report to a return.
Action
Create Return NotePost a new note to a return.
Action
Delete Allowlist ItemDelete an allowlist entry.
Action
Delete Blocklist ItemDelete a blocklist entry.
Action
Delete CollectionDelete a collection.
Action
Delete Collection by External IDDelete a collection by its commerce `external_id`.
Action
Delete CustomerDelete a customer.
Action
Delete Customer by External IDDelete a customer by its commerce `external_id`.
Action
Delete DestinationDelete a destination.
Action
Delete InventoryDelete an inventory.
Action
Delete Inventory by External IDsDelete an inventory record identified by the product variant's `external_id` and the location's `external_id`. If more than one product variant in the shop shares the same `external_id`, this request returns `409 Conflict`.
Action
Delete LocationDelete a location.
Action
Delete Location by External IDDelete a location by its commerce `external_id`.
Action
Delete OrderDelete a specific order.
Action
Delete Order by External IDDelete a specific order by its commerce `external_id`.
Action
Delete Product by External IDDelete a product by its commerce `external_id`.
Action
Delete Product from CollectionDelete a product from a collection.
Action
Delete Product from Collection by External IDDelete a product from a collection by commerce `external_id`.
Action
Delete Product VariantDelete a product variant.
Action
Delete Product Variant by External IDDelete a product variant by the parent product's commerce `external_id` and the variant's commerce `external_id`.
Action
Detailed Returns ListPull a detailed list of returns created within a given timeframe.
Action
Finalize ItemsFinalizes the returning items and cart items of the draft return.
Action
Flag ReturnFlag a return in Loop for review. This will prevent automated processing and will require a human to go
Action
Get All DestinationsRetrieve all destinations.
Action
Get Allowlist ItemRetrieve an allowlist entry.
Action
Get Blocklist ItemRetrieve a blocklist entry.
Action
Get Bulk OperationGet the details about a specific bulk operation.
Action
Get CollectionGet details about a single collection.
Action
Get Collection by External IDGet details about a single collection by its commerce `external_id`.
Action
Get CustomerGet details about a single customer.
Action
Get Customer by External IDGet details about a single customer by its commerce `external_id`.
Action
Get Destination DetailsGet details for a single destination.
Action
Get Draft ReturnRetrieves the details of a draft return, including its current state, returning items, cart items, and
Action
Get InventoryGet inventory details for a product variant by location.
Action
Get Inventory by External IDsGet inventory details for a product variant at a location, identified by the variant's `external_id` and the location's `external_id`. If more than one product variant in the shop shares the same `external_id`, this request returns `409 Conflict`.
Action
Get LocationGet the details about a single location.
Action
Get Location by External IDGet the details about a single location by its commerce `external_id`.
Action
Get OrderGet details about a specific order.
Action
Get Order by External IDGet details about a specific order by its commerce `external_id`.
Action
Get Product by External IDGet the details about a single product by its commerce `external_id`.
Action
Get Product VariantGet the details about a single product variant.
Action
Get Product Variant by External IDGet the details about a single product variant by the parent product's commerce `external_id` and the variant's commerce `external_id`.
Action
Get Return DetailsGet the details of a specific return based on a return's ID,
Action
Get Return NotesGet notes on a specific return using the return's ID.
Action
Get Shipment InformationGet high level information from a Happy Returns shipment.
Action
Get Shipment ItemsGet all items for a Happy Returns shipment.
Action
Get ShipmentsGet information about all Happy Returns shipments created within a given timeframe.
Action
List Allowlist ItemsRetrieve a list of paginated allowlist entries.
Action
List Blocklist ItemsRetrieve a list of paginated blocklist entries.
Action
List Bulk Operation JobsRetrieve a list of bulk operation jobs.
Action
List Bulk OperationsRetrieve a list of bulk operations. The list can be sorted and paginated using the parameters below.
Action
List CollectionsRetrieve a list of collections. The list can be filtered, sorted, and paginated using the parameters below.
Action
List CustomersRetrieve a list of customers. The list can be filtered, sorted, and paginated using the parameters below.
Action
List InventoriesRetrieve a list of inventories. The list can be filtered, sorted, and paginated using the parameters below.
Action
List LocationsRetrieve a list of locations. The list can be filtered, sorted, and paginated using the parameters below.
Action
List OrdersList all orders.
Action
List ProductsRetrieve a list of products. The list can be filtered, sorted, and paginated using the body parameters below.
Action
List Product VariantsRetrieve a list of product variants. The list can be filtered, sorted, and paginated using the body parameters below.
Action
Look Up Order Return Eligibility by Order NameReport per-line-item return eligibility for an order, by its order name, without starting a return.
Action
Process ReturnProcess a return in Loop based on the return ID. Processing a return will archive it in Loop and
Action
Remove Cart ItemRemoves a specific item from the draft return's cart.
Action
Remove Line ItemsRemove one or more line items from an open return.
Action
Remove Returning ItemRemoves a specific item from the draft return's ReturningItems.
Action
Set AddressSets the return shipping address for the draft return.
Action
Set Credit TypeSets the credit type for the draft return.
Action
Set CustomerSets the customer information for the draft return.
Action
Set Processing TypeSets the processing type (`regular` or `instant`) of the draft return.
Action
Set Returning Item Return TypeSets the return type for a specific returning item.
Action
Submit Draft ReturnSubmits the draft return.
Action
Unfinalize ItemsReopens the returning items and cart items of the draft return for modification.
Action
Update DestinationUpdate a destination.
Action
Upsert InventoryUpsert inventory details for a product variant by location. If the inventory exists, it will be updated; if it doesn't exist, it will be created.
Action
Download award dataRequest a bulk data extract (CSV) of awards matching a set of search filters.
Action
Find awardsSearch federal contract, grant, and loan awards by filters such as agency, recipient, keyword, time period, and award type.
Action
Find recipients by nameAutocomplete search for award recipients by partial name match.
Action
Find spending by categorySummarize award spending grouped by a category such as awarding agency, recipient, NAICS code, or PSC code.
Action
Find spending over timeSummarize award spending trends across a specified time period.
Action
Find transactionsReturns the individual transactions (modifications) recorded against a single federal award.
Action
Get agencyRetrieve overview information for a federal agency, including award and budget summaries.
Action
Get awardRetrieve full details for a single federal award by its award ID.
Action
Get recipientRetrieve profile and award-summary details for a single award recipient.
Action
List agenciesList all top-tier federal agencies that have made awards.
Action
List recipientsList award recipients with summary spending totals.
Action
List spending by geographySummarize award spending grouped by state, county, or congressional district.
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Questions
Loop Returns and USAspending.gov, answered
What can start an automation from Loop Returns?
Any of Loop Returns's 2 triggers in the catalog, including New Return Created and Return Status Updated. Describe the moment in plain language and your agent picks the right one.
What can your agent do in USAspending.gov when something happens in Loop Returns?
Any of USAspending.gov's 12 actions, including Download award data, Find awards, Find recipients by name and Find spending by category. Your agent maps the data both ways and tests every scenario before it ships.
Can it also run from USAspending.gov to Loop Returns?
USAspending.gov has no triggers in the catalog today, so automations start in Loop Returns. If you need the other direction, ask: your agent reads USAspending.gov's API documentation and adds it.
Do I have to build a connector for Loop Returns or USAspending.gov?
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.
Can my AI client use Loop Returns and USAspending.gov without building an automation?
Yes. With your AI client connected to APIANT, ask it to do something in either app once and it runs that action on the spot. Ask for an automation and your agent builds it, tests every scenario and keeps it running. One connection covers both.
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.