Automate Xero & Typeform

Stop paying for mismatched spreadsheets. Sync data between Xero and Typeform in real-time, so you can manage your operations without the busywork.

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How the Data Flows

graph LR
    subgraph Source ["Xero"]
        T1(["Branding Theme"])
    end
    
    subgraph Middleware ["Enterprise Integration Core"]
        W[CRON API
Poller] --> V{Validation
& Auth}
        V -->|Fail| DLQ[Dead Letter
Queue]
        V -->|Pass| Map[Data Mapping
& Transformation]
        Map --> Retry[Rate Limiting
& Retries]
    end
    
    subgraph Target ["Typeform"]
        A1(["Create an Empty Form"])
    end

    T1 -->|JSON Payload| W
    Retry -->|Authenticated API POST| A1

    style Source fill:transparent,stroke:#cbd5e1,stroke-dasharray: 5 5
    style Target fill:transparent,stroke:#cbd5e1,stroke-dasharray: 5 5
    style Middleware fill:#f8fafc,stroke:#94a3b8,stroke-width:2px
    style T1 fill:#3b82f6,stroke:#fff,stroke-width:2px,color:#fff
    style W fill:#1f2937,stroke:#fff,stroke-width:1px,color:#fff
    style V fill:#1f2937,stroke:#fff,stroke-width:1px,color:#fff
    style Map fill:#1f2937,stroke:#fff,stroke-width:1px,color:#fff
    style Retry fill:#1f2937,stroke:#fff,stroke-width:1px,color:#fff
    style DLQ fill:#ef4444,stroke:#fff,stroke-width:1px,color:#fff
    style A1 fill:#e11d48,stroke:#fff,stroke-width:2px,color:#fff

When Xero and Typeform operate independently, data entry errors can occur, particularly with invoice details. For instance, when a new client fills out a Typeform for service requests, their information needs to be manually entered into Xero for invoicing. This manual entry can lead to discrepancies in client names or invoice amounts, wasting the accounting team's time as they must cross-check entries against the original Typeform responses. Additionally, any updates to client information in Xero won't reflect in Typeform, leading to outdated records and potential billing issues.

Top Ways to Automate Xero & Typeform

Automated Invoice Generation: Instantly convert Typeform responses into Xero invoices, eliminating manual entry and ensuring accurate billing based on customer input.
Real-Time Financial Reporting: Sync data from Typeform directly into Xero for up-to-date financial reports, enabling informed decision-making without the hassle of manual data reconciliation.
Streamlined Customer Management: Automatically update customer records in Xero based on Typeform submissions, ensuring your financial data is always aligned with the latest customer information.

How to Build the Xero → Typeform Sync

Set up a webhook in Xero to listen for the 'Invoice.Created' event. This will trigger whenever a new invoice is created.
In the webhook payload, extract the relevant data fields such as 'clientName', 'invoiceAmount', and 'invoiceDate'.
Use the extracted data to format a JSON object that matches the Typeform API requirements.
Make a POST request to the Typeform API endpoint at 'https://api.typeform.com/forms/{form_id}/responses' with the formatted JSON object containing the client information.
Ensure that the Typeform API key is included in the headers for authentication.

Developer Warnings & API Gotchas

Be cautious with the data types; Xero might send numeric values for 'invoiceAmount' while Typeform expects a string. Ensure proper type conversion before sending the data.
Check for null values in the Xero webhook payload; if a client does not have a name associated with the invoice, this could lead to failed API requests to Typeform.
Ensure that the mapping of fields between Xero and Typeform is consistent; for example, if Xero uses 'clientName' but Typeform requires 'fullName', this mismatch will cause data to be lost.

Supported API Operations

We leverage official, stable endpoints to ensure secure data transfer. No deprecated legacy routes.

When this happens in Xero... Branding Theme

Do this in Typeform Create an Empty Form
When this happens in Xero... Fetch Custom Actions

Do this in Typeform Duplicates an Existing Form
When this happens in Xero... List BankTransfers

Do this in Typeform Update Dropdown, Multiple Choice or Ranking Question Options

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