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Webhooks - Create PDF, Word, Excel Documents
The Webhooks app connects directly with Documentero so you can trigger document creation whenever specific data is received. Whether it’s a webhook event, a mailhook, or a custom device signal, Documentero can instantly generate .docx, .pdf, or .xlsx files from your templates. This integration works with popular automation tools like Zapier, Make, and n8n, giving you flexible ways to build workflows that fit your needs.
Webhooks
Documentero
Triggers
Custom event — Triggers when the specified device sends data.
Custom webhook — Triggers when webhook receives data.
Custom mailhook — Triggers when mailhook receives data.
Actions
Create Document - Generate Word, Excel or PDF Document based on data from Webhooks using Document Template
Create Document and Send as Email Attachment - Generate Word, Excel or PDF Document based on data from Webhooks using Document Template and sends it to the specified email as an attachment.
Use Cases
Automatically generate PDF invoices from webhook data
Create Word contracts from mailhook triggers
Export device event logs into Excel reports
Generate shipping labels when webhook receives order data
Automatically create PDF receipts from payment webhooks
Build employee timesheets from webhook submissions
Export customer feedback emails into formatted PDF reports
Create project status reports from webhook updates
Generate certificates from mailhook event data
Automatically produce compliance documents from webhook alerts
How you can use Webhooks + Documentero
Generate invoices from webhook data
When your payment system sends a webhook, Documentero creates a custom invoice PDF automatically.
Create reports from device events
Each time a device sends a status update, Documentero turns the data into a formatted report.
Build contracts from email triggers
Forward contract requests to a mailhook, and Documentero generates a ready-to-send contract document.
Automate order confirmations
When a webhook receives new order data, Documentero produces a confirmation letter in PDF or Word format.
Prepare spreadsheets from webhook inputs
Webhook data can be sent to Documentero to create detailed .xlsx files for analysis.
Setup Guides
Zapier Tutorial: Integrate Webhooks with Documentero
- Create a new Zap in Zapier.
- Add Webhooks to the zap and choose one of the triggers (Custom event, Custom webhook, Custom mailhook). Connect your account and configure the trigger.
- Sign up to Documentero (or sign in). In Account Settings, copy your API key and create your first document template.
- In Zapier: Add Documentero as the next step and connect it using your API key.
- In your zap, configure Documentero by selecting the Generate Document action, picking your template, and mapping fields from the Webhooks trigger.
- Test your zap and turn it on.
Make Tutorial: Integrate Webhooks with Documentero
- Create a new scenario in Make.
- Add Webhooks to the scenario and choose one of the triggers (Custom event, Custom webhook, Custom mailhook). Connect your account and configure the trigger.
- Sign up to Documentero (or sign in). In Account Settings, copy your API key and create your first document template.
- In Make: Add Documentero as the next step and connect it using your API key.
- In your scenario, configure Documentero by selecting the Generate Document action, picking your template, and mapping fields from the Webhooks trigger.
- Run or schedule your scenario and verify the output.
n8n Tutorial: Integrate Webhooks with Documentero
- Create a new workflow in n8n.
- Add Webhooks to the workflow and choose one of the triggers (Custom event, Custom webhook, Custom mailhook). Connect your account and configure the trigger.
- Sign up to Documentero (or sign in). In Account Settings, copy your API key and create your first document template.
- In n8n: Add Documentero as the next step and connect it using your API key.
- In your workflow, configure Documentero by selecting the Generate Document action, picking your template, and mapping fields from the Webhooks trigger.
- Execute (or activate) your workflow and verify the output.
