OpenFn

Introduction

Welcome to the documentation for the openfn package! This package is designed to provide a platform for seamless integration and automation of data workflows. Whether you are a developer, data analyst, or data scientist, this package will help you streamline your data processing tasks.

Usage

Once you have added the openfn package, you can start using it in your projects. Here is how to instantiate the package

instant package init -n openfn --dev

Demo

To get a hands-on experience with the openfn package, try out the demo. The demo showcases the package's capabilities and provides a sample project used to export data from CDR to NDR with transformations. It utilizes a Kafka queue and a custom adapter to map Bundles to be compliant with the FHIR Implementation Guide (IG).

Getting Started

To access the demo, follow these steps:

1. Visit the OpenFn Demo website.

2. Use the following demo credentials

username: [e-mail]
password: instant101

1. Configure the Kafka trigger Change the trigger type from webhook to “Kafka Consumer” Enter in configuration details → see docs Kafka topic: {whichever you want to use} (e.g., “cdr-ndr”) Hosts: {cdr host name} Initial offset reset policy: earliest Connection timeout: 30 (default value, but can be adjusted) Warning: Check Disable this trigger to ensure that consumption doesn’t start until you are ready to run the workflow! Once unchecked, it will immediately start consuming messages off the topic.

Documentation

For more detailed information on the openfn package and its functionalities, please refer to the official documentation. The documentation covers various topics, including installation instructions, usage guidelines, and advanced features.