Zoho Projects V3 APIs update
Exciting news! 🚀 Zoho are introducing Version 3 (V3) APIs for Zoho Projects, featuring a more intuitive interface, new APIs, and detailed examples to simplify integration.
With V3 APIs, you get:
✅ A user-friendly interface for seamless access
✅ Comprehensive documentation with sample inputs & responses
✅ Enhanced integration capabilities for smoother workflows
You can now access V3 APIs through Zoho’s new link, where you’ll find detailed documentation, sample inputs & responses, and integration-related operations to help you implement APIs with ease.
Note: The old APIs will be supported until December 31, 2025.
New Zoho Projects APIs
The ISO date and time format is followed in all the new APIs to ensure consistency.
| Blueprints | Create, update, delete, and execute task blueprints. |
| Attachments | Retrieve, upload, associate, and disassociate project attachments. |
| Leaves | Retrieve, add, update, and delete leave records. |
| Profiles | Manage portal profiles, permissions, and default profile settings. |
| Roles | Create, update, delete, and assign default user roles. |
| Clients | Manage client details, project associations, and updates. |
| Module Meta | Configure module layouts, sections, and fields. |
New Zoho Projects Enhancements
1. JSON Objects for API Keys – Streamlining Data Management
Zoho have unified API keys like created_by_name, created_by_zpuid, module_name, module_id, tasklist_id, and tasklist_name under a single JSON object, making data retrieval more structured and easier to manage.
Business Benefits:
✅ Enhanced Readability: A cleaner and more organised API response for developers.
✅ Standardised Data Retrieval: Ensures consistent and complete information access across integrations.
✅ Flexibility for Customization: Easily append additional values to the JSON object to adapt to your specific business needs.
With this update, working with Zoho Projects APIs is now more efficient and scalable for your workflows!
2. Advanced Filtering with ‘OR’ Conditions – Smarter Querying
Now, you can refine your queries in Zoho Projects V3 APIs using OR conditions in criteria and filters. This allows for more flexible and precise data retrieval, supporting both api_names and cfid with AND/OR combinations.
Business Benefits:
✅ More Accurate Data Queries: Fetch only the most relevant results by applying multiple conditions.
✅ Improved Flexibility: Combine AND and OR filters to fine-tune data extraction for reporting and automation.
✅ Optimized Performance: Reduce unnecessary API calls by retrieving exactly what you need in a single request.
With this update, creating dynamic and complex filters in Zoho Projects is easier than ever! 🚀
Example:
{
“criteria”: [
{“cfid”: “1”, “criteria_condition”: “is”, “value”: [“5000000045047”]},
{“cfid”: “2”, “criteria_condition”: “is”, “value”: [“5000000256013”]}
],
“pattern”: “1 OR 2”
}
3. Consistent and Efficient API Responses – Streamlined Updates
The Zoho Projects V3 APIs now provide standardised responses for Create & Update operations. With this enhancement:
✅ Uniform JSON Structure: Request and response formats are now consistent, reducing confusion and making integration smoother.
✅ Efficient Updates with PATCH: Instead of replacing the entire resource, the PATCH method updates only the necessary fields, following RESTful best practices.
✅ Improved API Clarity: Developers can expect predictable responses, making debugging and automation more efficient.
This update ensures cleaner integrations, faster updates, and better API efficiency for your workflows! 🚀
4. Simplified Custom Field Management with API Names
Zoho Projects V3 APIs now support API names for custom fields, making it easier to manage and integrate project data.
✅ Clear & Consistent Identification: Custom fields can now be referenced by API names, reducing errors and confusion.
✅ Seamless Integration: Developers can work with structured data more efficiently when pulling or updating custom field values.
✅ Currently Available in Projects & Tasks: This enhancement ensures better data handling within the most crucial modules.
This update streamlines automation, reporting, and third-party integrations, making your workflows even more efficient! 🚀
5. Enhanced Data Retrieval with GET APIs
Zoho Projects V3 APIs now offer improved GET API functionality, ensuring seamless data access and consistency.
✅ Parameter-Based Input: Keep queries simple and efficient by passing inputs as parameters.
✅ JSON Output Format: Receive structured, readable JSON responses for easier data handling and integration.
✅ Comprehensive Field Access: Almost all modules now expose their corresponding fields, aligning API data with what’s visible in the UI.
Pagination Support
GET APIs now support pagination with the following parameters:
- per_page (integer): Specifies the number of entries per page.
- page (integer): Specifies the page number to fetch.
Example Response:
{
“page_info”: {
“page”: 1,
“per_page”: 10,
“page_count”: 10,
“has_next_page”: true
}
}
Sorting Mechanism
Sort results in ascending (ASC) or descending (DESC) order using the sort_by par
Example usage:
sort_by=ASC(created_time) → Sorts results in ascending order based on created_time.
sort_by=DESC(last_modified_time) → Sorts results in descending order based on last_modified_time.
Example API Request:
GET /api/resource?page=1&per_page=10&sort_by=DESC(last_modified_time)
This update enhances reporting, simplifies third-party integrations, and ensures accurate data retrieval for a smoother development experience. 🚀
6. Streamlined Development with an Improved UI Experience
The new Zoho Projects V3 API interface is designed to make development more intuitive and efficient:
🎨 Color-Coded API Types – Easily distinguish between different API types at a glance.
📖 Detailed Examples – Each API includes practical use cases and sample inputs/outputs for seamless implementation.
With these enhancements, developers can quickly navigate, understand, and integrate APIs, reducing errors and boosting productivity. 🚀
Get Started with Zoho Projects V3 APIs Today!
The Zoho Projects V3 APIs bring enhanced flexibility, efficiency, and clarity to your integrations. With improved filtering, standardized responses, and a more intuitive interface, managing your project data has never been easier.
If you’re unsure how these updates might impact your workflows or want to explore new automation possibilities, let’s talk! 📩 Contact us today or book a meeting with our experts to discuss how these API changes can streamline your business operations. 🚀