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Guide to Connecting Any API to Power Platform: Power Automate, Apps, Custom Connectors & Copilot

Unlock the full power of APIs in the Microsoft Power Platform—learn how to call any API, build custom connectors, and use them seamlessly across Power Automate, Power Apps, and Copilot Studio for next-level workflow automation and digital transformation. Whether you’re a citizen developer or an automation pro, this step-by-step guide will demystify APIs and show you how to make them work for your business processes. In this friendly, hands-on tutorial, you’ll discover what APIs are, see real-world examples (like the Movie DB API), and learn how to integrate external data into your cloud flows, canvas apps, and even AI-powered bots. No more guesswork—just practical, repeatable skills you can use to automate tasks, connect systems, and supercharge your low-code solutions. What You’ll Learn: ✔️ Understand APIs and how they power workflow automation in the Power Platform ✔️ Call APIs directly from Power Automate using the HTTP action—no code needed ✔️ Build a custom connector for Dataverse, Power Apps, and Copilot Studio, making API integration reusable and secure ✔️ Display dynamic API data (including images and text) in canvas apps and bots for rich, interactive experiences Timestamps: 00:00 – Why APIs Matter for Power Platform Automation 00:32 – What Is an API? Real-World Analogy & Demo 02:07 – Calling APIs from Power Automate with HTTP Action 03:42 – Breaking Down API Requests & Responses 05:12 – Real Example: Connecting to the Movie DB API 08:09 – Step-by-Step: Building a Custom Connector 13:09 – Using Your Custom Connector in Power Automate Flows 14:15 – Power Apps Integration: Displaying API Data in a Gallery 17:51 – Copilot Studio: Asking a Bot About Your Favorite Movie 24:00 – Key Takeaways & Next Steps #PowerAutomate #PowerPlatform #workflowautomation #LowCode #CopilotStudio Ready to automate smarter? Hit like, subscribe, and drop your API questions or favorite use cases in the comments! Check the description for helpful links and resources to deepen your Power Platform and API journey. Additional Links: 🔗 https://www.themoviedb.org/ Movie Database website 🔗 https://developer.themoviedb.org/docs... Movie DB API search and query documentation 🔗 https://developer.themoviedb.org/docs... Movie DB API image usage documentation 🫠 About me: 👋 Hi, I'm Damien Bird — Power Platform Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft ☁️ 🧠 Former Forum Super User (2021/22) & Business Applications MVP (2022) 🎤 Speaker at conferences across Europe, the US, and local UK user groups 💡 Passionate about sharing knowledge, solving problems, and empowering the community with the Power Platform! 📚 Explore more: 🔗 Blog: https://DamoBird365.com 🎥 Video & Quiz CPD: https://DamoBird365.com/YouTube 🎓 Join the Community: https://DamoBird365.Teachable.com/p/D... 💖 Support the Channel:    / @damobird365   ☕ Buy Me a Coffee: https://BuyMeACoffee.com/DamoBird365 💼 LinkedIn:   / damobird365   🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/DamoBird365 🌐 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/DamoBird365.... 📜 Feedback or Request: https://forms.office.com/e/WAV1iF2Wis