How to Connect Lovable Projects to an External API

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It is very easy to connect Lovable projects to an external API by simply running a prompt. Here’s a quick tutorial on how to do it:

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1. Compose a detailed prompt asking Lovable to connect the project to an external API. For this tutorial, the calculator app will be connected to an external API that fetches currency conversion rates. Type it into the chat box in the left-side panel.
2. Review the prompt thoroughly. Make sure that it includes all the necessary information regarding the external API, such as URL, Method, Parameters, and Response.
3. Once done, click the 'Send' button to proceed.
4. Finally, the external API will be added to your local project based on the provided prompt.