Platform Integration

Learn how to integrate third-party platforms with IriSync

Overview

IriSync's platform integration capabilities allow you to connect with various third-party services and social media platforms. This guide covers the necessary steps to implement these integrations in your application.

Most platform integrations use OAuth 2.0 for authentication, allowing your users to grant access to their platform accounts without sharing passwords. IriSync simplifies this process with standardized connectors for popular platforms.

Before You Begin

You'll need developer accounts for each platform you want to integrate with. Each platform has its own developer portal where you can register your application and get API credentials.

Integration Process

Integrating with third-party platforms typically follows these steps:

Register Your Application

Create a developer account on the platform and register your application to get API credentials:

Client ID (or API Key)
Client Secret
Redirect URI configuration

Set Up OAuth Flow

Implement the OAuth 2.0 flow to allow users to authorize your application:

Create a connect button for the platform
Redirect users to the platform's authorization page
Handle the callback with authorization code
Exchange the code for access tokens
Store the tokens securely

Implement API Interactions

Use the obtained access tokens to interact with the platform's API:

Read data from the platform
Post content to the platform
Handle token refreshing when needed

Handle Edge Cases

Ensure your integration handles common issues:

Token expiration and refresh
API rate limiting
Error responses and retries
User revocation of access

Twitter / X Integration

Connect with your audience through tweets, threads, and media

Integration Steps

1
Register a Twitter developer account
2
Create a Twitter App in the developer portal
3
Configure OAuth settings and callback URL
4
Implement the OAuth flow in your application

Developer Resources

Visit the platform's developer documentation for detailed API information:

Developer Portal API Reference

Facebook Integration

Share content to Facebook pages, groups, and profiles

Integration Steps

1
Register a Facebook application in the Meta for Developers portal
2
Configure the App Dashboard with required permissions
3
Set up OAuth redirect URLs
4
Implement the Facebook Login flow

Developer Resources

Visit the platform's developer documentation for detailed API information:

Developer Portal API Reference

Instagram Integration

Share images and videos with your Instagram audience

Integration Steps

1
Use the Facebook Developer portal to create an Instagram application
2
Configure Instagram Basic Display API permissions
3
Set up OAuth redirect URLs for Instagram
4
Implement the authentication flow in your application

Developer Resources

Visit the platform's developer documentation for detailed API information:

Developer Portal API Reference

LinkedIn Integration

Connect with professionals and share business content

Integration Steps

1
Create a LinkedIn Developer application
2
Configure OAuth 2.0 settings and redirect URLs
3
Request necessary API permissions
4
Implement the LinkedIn authentication flow

Developer Resources

Visit the platform's developer documentation for detailed API information:

Developer Portal API Reference

Code Examples

OAuth Authorization

Redirect the user to the platform's authorization page:

// Setup OAuth authentication with the platform
const authUrl = 'https://platform.example.com/oauth/authorize';
const params = new URLSearchParams({
  client_id: 'YOUR_CLIENT_ID',
  redirect_uri: 'https://yourdomain.com/platforms/callback',
  response_type: 'code',
  scope: 'read_content,publish_content'
});

// Redirect user to platform's authorization page
window.location.href = `${authUrl}?${params.toString()}`;

Handling OAuth Callback

Process the callback from the platform and exchange the code for tokens:

// Handle the callback from the platform's OAuth flow
export async function handleCallback(code: string) {
  try {
    // Exchange authorization code for access token
    const response = await fetch('https://platform.example.com/oauth/token', {
      method: 'POST',
      headers: {
        'Content-Type': 'application/json'
      },
      body: JSON.stringify({
        client_id: 'YOUR_CLIENT_ID',
        client_secret: 'YOUR_CLIENT_SECRET',
        code,
        grant_type: 'authorization_code',
        redirect_uri: 'https://yourdomain.com/platforms/callback'
      })
    });
    
    const data = await response.json();
    
    if (!response.ok) {
      throw new Error(data.error || 'Failed to get access token');
    }
    
    // Store the tokens securely
    await storeTokens({
      accessToken: data.access_token,
      refreshToken: data.refresh_token,
      expiresIn: data.expires_in,
      platformId: 'example_platform',
      userId: 'current_user_id'
    });
    
    return { success: true };
  } catch (error) {
    console.error('OAuth callback error:', error);
    return { success: false, error };
  }
}

Posting Content to Platforms

Send content to a connected platform using stored credentials:

// Post content to a platform using stored credentials
export async function postToSocialPlatform(content, platform, userId) {
  // Get stored tokens for this user and platform
  const tokens = await getTokensForUserAndPlatform(userId, platform);
  
  if (!tokens || !tokens.accessToken) {
    throw new Error('User not connected to platform');
  }
  
  // Format content according to platform requirements
  const formattedContent = formatContentForPlatform(content, platform);
  
  // Post to the platform
  const response = await fetch('https://api.platform.com/v1/posts', {
    method: 'POST',
    headers: {
      'Authorization': `Bearer ${tokens.accessToken}`,
      'Content-Type': 'application/json'
    },
    body: JSON.stringify(formattedContent)
  });
  
  const data = await response.json();
  
  if (!response.ok) {
    // Handle token expiration
    if (response.status === 401 && tokens.refreshToken) {
      const newTokens = await refreshAccessToken(platform, tokens.refreshToken);
      if (newTokens) {
        // Retry with new token
        return postToSocialPlatform(content, platform, userId);
      }
    }
    throw new Error(data.error || 'Failed to post content');
  }
  
  return data;
}

Best Practices

Security

Never expose client secrets in client-side code
Use HTTPS for all API requests
Encrypt stored access tokens
Use state parameters in OAuth to prevent CSRF attacks

Reliability

Implement token refresh logic
Handle API rate limits with backoff strategies
Implement error handling and retry logic
Monitor platform API changes and deprecations

User Experience

Provide clear connection status indicators
Allow users to disconnect platforms easily
Show appropriate error messages for connection issues
Request minimum required permissions

Development

Use platform-specific SDKs when available
Create abstractions for common platform operations
Document platform-specific quirks and limitations
Test integrations thoroughly with different account types

Next Steps

Explore these resources to learn more about specific integration points:

API Authentication Using Webhooks API Reference Code Examples

// Setup OAuth authentication with the platform const authUrl = 'https://platform.example.com/oauth/authorize'; const params = new URLSearchParams({ client_id: 'YOUR_CLIENT_ID', redirect_uri: 'https://yourdomain.com/platforms/callback', response_type: 'code', scope: 'read_content,publish_content' }); // Redirect user to platform's authorization page window.location.href = `${authUrl}?${params.toString()}`;

// Handle the callback from the platform's OAuth flow export async function handleCallback(code: string) { try { // Exchange authorization code for access token const response = await fetch('https://platform.example.com/oauth/token', { method: 'POST', headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }, body: JSON.stringify({ client_id: 'YOUR_CLIENT_ID', client_secret: 'YOUR_CLIENT_SECRET', code, grant_type: 'authorization_code', redirect_uri: 'https://yourdomain.com/platforms/callback' }) }); const data = await response.json(); if (!response.ok) { throw new Error(data.error || 'Failed to get access token'); } // Store the tokens securely await storeTokens({ accessToken: data.access_token, refreshToken: data.refresh_token, expiresIn: data.expires_in, platformId: 'example_platform', userId: 'current_user_id' }); return { success: true }; } catch (error) { console.error('OAuth callback error:', error); return { success: false, error }; } }

// Post content to a platform using stored credentials export async function postToSocialPlatform(content, platform, userId) { // Get stored tokens for this user and platform const tokens = await getTokensForUserAndPlatform(userId, platform); if (!tokens || !tokens.accessToken) { throw new Error('User not connected to platform'); } // Format content according to platform requirements const formattedContent = formatContentForPlatform(content, platform); // Post to the platform const response = await fetch('https://api.platform.com/v1/posts', { method: 'POST', headers: { 'Authorization': `Bearer ${tokens.accessToken}`, 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }, body: JSON.stringify(formattedContent) }); const data = await response.json(); if (!response.ok) { // Handle token expiration if (response.status === 401 && tokens.refreshToken) { const newTokens = await refreshAccessToken(platform, tokens.refreshToken); if (newTokens) { // Retry with new token return postToSocialPlatform(content, platform, userId); } } throw new Error(data.error || 'Failed to post content'); } return data; }