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How can I connect to the Vimeo API in my Webflow CMS template to display embedded videos?

TL;DR
  • Use Make or Zapier to connect the Vimeo API to Webflow by fetching video data and sending it to custom CMS fields.
  • Set up a Webflow CMS template with an Embed element that dynamically loads videos using the stored Vimeo data.

To connect to the Vimeo API in your Webflow CMS template, you’ll need to use a combination of tools since Webflow’s native CMS doesn’t include API integrations by default.

1. Use a Middleware Tool (e.g., Make or Zapier)

  • Webflow CMS doesn’t natively fetch from APIs like Vimeo, so use a no-code automation tool such as Make (formerly Integromat) or Zapier.
  • These platforms can connect to the Vimeo API, retrieve video data, and push it into your Webflow CMS via the Webflow CMS API.

2. Get Vimeo API Access

  • Go to the Vimeo Developer site and create an app to get your Access Token.
  • Use this token to authenticate and make API requests to fetch video details (e.g., title, URL, thumbnail, etc.).

3. Create Custom Fields in Webflow CMS

  • In your Webflow CMS Collection (e.g., “Videos”), add custom fields to hold:
  • Video Title
  • Video Description
  • Video Embed Link or ID
  • Thumbnail Image URL (optional if you plan to use it)

4. Set Up the Automation Workflow

  • In Make or Zapier, create a scenario that:
  • Triggers on a schedule or event (e.g., new Vimeo video).
  • Fetches data via the Vimeo API (e.g., https://api.vimeo.com/me/videos).
  • Parses the response to extract needed fields.
  • Sends data to Webflow CMS using your Webflow CMS API Key and collection ID.

5. Add Webflow Embed Component in CMS Template

  • On your CMS Template page:
  • Drag the Embed element into your layout.
  • Use this format for Vimeo embedding:
    ```html \`\`\`
  • Replace {{video_id}} with a Webflow CMS field (e.g., Video ID or Embed URL) using the “Add Field” dropdown in the Embed editor.

6. Publish and Test

  • Publish your site and test the CMS template. Each CMS item should now display the correct embedded Vimeo video, sourcing data from the Vimeo API.

Summary

To embed Vimeo videos dynamically in a Webflow CMS template, use Make or Zapier to fetch from the Vimeo API and push video data into Webflow CMS fields. Then, use a Webflow Embed element to display each video using the stored data.

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