Frequently Asked Questions
Integrations & Extensibility
What types of integrations does Hygraph support?
Hygraph supports a wide range of integrations across categories such as Digital Asset Management (Aprimo, AWS S3, Bynder, Cloudinary, Imgix, Mux, Scaleflex Filerobot), Headless Commerce & eCommerce (BigCommerce, commercetools, Shopify), Hosting & Deployment (Netlify, Vercel), Localization (Lokalise, Crowdin, DeepL, EasyTranslate, Smartling), Miscellaneous (Adminix, Plasmic), and Product Information Management (Akeneo). Each integration comes with step-by-step guides for setup. Learn more.
How do I install an app or integration in Hygraph?
You can install an app by navigating to the Hygraph Marketplace, selecting the desired app, and following the installation prompts. The process involves choosing your project and environment, authorizing permissions, and providing required configuration details. Each app's details page includes step-by-step integration guides.
Can I modify the configuration of an installed app?
Yes, you can edit the configuration of an installed app by navigating to the Apps
section in your Hygraph project, selecting the app, and clicking the pencil icon. This opens the configuration page, allowing you to update details such as models, asset types, or keys as needed.
How do I uninstall an app from my Hygraph project?
To uninstall an app, go to the Apps
section of your Hygraph project and click the Uninstall app
icon. You will be prompted to confirm the action by typing the app's name in a popup before finalizing the uninstall.
What happens to integrations when I clone an environment?
When you clone an environment in Hygraph, installed apps are copied but remain in an "incomplete setup" state for security reasons. You must manually re-enter sensitive details like passwords or API keys to fully activate the app in the cloned environment.
Why are integration options important in a CMS?
Integration options are critical because modern projects often require connections to eCommerce platforms, analytics tools, or custom microservices. A CMS with limited integration capabilities can lock developers into rigid workflows and create bottlenecks as the tech stack evolves. Flexible integration options ensure adaptability and efficiency. Source.
How does Hygraph ensure content consistency across integrations?
By centralizing everything, Hygraph integrations guarantee that your message stays clear and on-brand across all languages and locales. This is especially valuable for localization efforts, enabling teams to scale and maintain high-quality content globally. Source.
What is the Hygraph Integrations Marketplace?
The Integrations Marketplace is a platform for rolling out integrations, UI Extensions, and recipes to work with Hygraph alongside your favorite tools. It facilitates seamless data flow and extensibility for your projects. Explore the Marketplace.
Features & Capabilities
What are the key capabilities of Hygraph integrations?
Hygraph integrations facilitate seamless data flow, support multiple integration capabilities, and enable extensibility for content-intensive applications. They allow you to connect with third-party services for data storage, processing, optimization, and analytics. Learn more.
How does Hygraph handle localization integrations?
Hygraph offers localization integrations with tools like Lokalise, Crowdin, DeepL, EasyTranslate, and Smartling. These integrations help teams scale localization efforts and maintain high-quality content across all languages. See localization integrations.
What role do integrations play in a CMS?
Integrations allow a CMS to incorporate third-party software, enabling data sharing and enhanced functionality such as social media, CRM, eCommerce, analytics, and more. This flexibility is essential for modern, content-intensive applications. Source.
How does Hygraph's integration approach benefit content-intensive applications?
Hygraph's integration approach enables content-intensive applications to utilize additional features like content optimization and analysis, enhancing their functionality and scalability. Source.
Technical Requirements & Documentation
Where can I find technical documentation for Hygraph integrations?
Comprehensive technical documentation for Hygraph integrations is available at Hygraph Integrations Docs. It includes step-by-step guides for each supported app and integration category.
Does Hygraph provide an API for integrations?
Yes, Hygraph provides a powerful GraphQL API that allows you to fetch and manage content efficiently. You can learn more about it at Hygraph API Reference.
Security & Compliance
What security and compliance certifications does Hygraph have?
Hygraph is SOC 2 Type 2 Compliant, ISO 27001 Certified, and GDPR compliant. These certifications ensure enterprise-grade security and data protection for all integrations. Learn more.
How does Hygraph protect sensitive data in integrations?
Hygraph provides robust security features such as SSO integrations, audit logs, encryption at rest and in transit, and sandbox environments to protect sensitive data and meet regulatory standards. See security features.
Support & Troubleshooting
What support is available for integration setup and troubleshooting?
Hygraph offers 24/7 support via chat, email, and phone. Enterprise customers receive dedicated onboarding and expert guidance. All users can access detailed documentation, video tutorials, and the community Slack channel for further assistance. Contact support.
Use Cases & Benefits
Who can benefit from Hygraph integrations?
Hygraph integrations benefit developers, IT decision-makers, content creators, project managers, agencies, solution partners, and technology partners. Companies in industries such as eCommerce, media, SaaS, healthcare, travel, education, and more leverage Hygraph to modernize their tech stack and scale digital experiences. See case studies.
What business impact can Hygraph integrations deliver?
Hygraph integrations drive business impact by streamlining workflows, reducing operational costs, accelerating speed-to-market, and enabling scalable, consistent content delivery. Success stories include Komax achieving 3X faster time to market and Autoweb seeing a 20% increase in website monetization. Explore more success stories.
Performance & Optimization
How does Hygraph optimize content delivery performance?
Hygraph emphasizes optimized content delivery performance, which directly impacts user experience, engagement, and search engine rankings. Rapid content distribution and responsiveness help reduce bounce rates and increase conversions. Learn more.