AppFlowy-IO
[FR] Add option to export tables to Excel manually or automatically (via Zapier or similar integration)
Description
Currently, tables created in AppFlowy cannot be exported directly to Excel (.xlsx) format. For users who use AppFlowy to manage structured data — such as logs, project tracking, or automation input — it would be extremely useful to export tables into Excel files.
Proposed features: 1. Manual export: • Allow users to manually export any table (or database view) as an .xlsx file. • The export option could appear in the table’s menu (e.g. “Export → Excel”). • Each export should preserve column headers, formatting, and data types. 2. Automated export (integration support): • Allow exporting tables automatically through integrations such as Zapier, Make (Integromat), or AppFlowy API hooks. • Example use cases: • Export a table to an Excel file daily. • Trigger an export whenever a new row is added or updated. • The exported file could be saved to a user-specified folder or cloud storage (e.g. OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox).
Impact
Makes AppFlowy much more compatible with existing workflows that depend on Excel files. • Allows users to reuse AppFlowy data in automated processes, reports, and analytics tools. • Reduces manual work for users who periodically need to sync AppFlowy tables with other systems. • Increases productivity for developers, analysts, and makers who rely on Excel-based automations. • Enhances integration potential with third-party automation platforms.
Additional Context
often use AppFlowy tables to organize project or workflow data, and I need to periodically process that data in Excel-based automation scripts. Having both manual export and automatic export via Zapier or similar tools would make AppFlowy an even more powerful productivity platform.
Example scenario: • I maintain a project status table in AppFlowy. • Once a day, or when new data is added, the table is automatically exported to Excel and processed by an external automation script.
Table
Database
Is it your expectation to have an xlsx export in these 2 places?
