# Intro to apps and integrations

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### Overview

CodeWords integrates with 3,000+ apps and integrations.

You can browse most of our integrations through our [integrations page](https://codewords.agemo.ai/account/integrations), and you can also connect to external tools using an API key.

### Connecting to integrations directly

Any integration listed directly in the integrations page can be connected in a couple of clicks.

You can do this in a few ways, for example:

* Search and connect directly to an integration via our [integrations page](https://codewords.agemo.ai/account/integrations).
* Connect whilst you're building an automation by clicking on the integration's graph node and clicking `Connect` .
* From a run page, select the integrations dropdown and click `Connect` to the necessary integrations.

Simply follow the instructions to connect and integrate without needing any technical configuration.

Whenever an integration is required, you'll be prompted to connect to it. After you've connected once, you won't need to do this step again.

### External integrations

Beyond built-in app integrations, CodeWords provides several powerful ways to connect your workflows to external systems:

1. [CodeWords API key](https://codewords.agemo.ai/account/keys?utm_source=docs): Use your API key to connect to any external service securely.
2. [Webhooks](https://docs.codewords.ai/fundamentals/webhooks): Open HTTP endpoints that let external services send data directly to your workflows via HTTP POST requests.
3. [Triggers](https://docs.codewords.ai/fundamentals/triggers): App-based triggers allow you to start workflows automatically from your favorite apps and services.
4. [External APIs](https://docs.codewords.ai/fundamentals/external-api-integration): Workflows in CodeWords are written as Python scripts, enabling seamless integration with any external API. This allows our agent to connect to and interact with third-party systems easily.
5. CodeWords client Integration: Integrate your workflows with custom user interfaces built using platforms like [Lovable](https://lovable.dev/), [V0](https://v0.app/) & more.


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