link-implement-backend

To implement Merge Link integration backend API endpoints, you need to set up endpoints for link token creation, token exchange, relinking, and integration deletion. This requires initializing the MergePythonClient and configuring your database environment.

Token exchange in a Merge API integration involves securely passing tokens between the frontend and backend. The backend endpoint uses the Merge SDK to facilitate this secure exchange, ensuring robust data handling and reliable user authentication.

Yes, a database setup is required for proper functioning of the Merge SDK during link token creation. The database stores the necessary integration state to securely generate and exchange tokens, and to manage subsequent relinking and deletion operations.

Handling integration deletion and relinking with the Merge API involves implementing specific backend endpoints. These endpoints safely remove linked integrations or enable reconnection of previously linked integrations by interacting directly with the MergePythonClient.

Merge Link token exchange failures during backend setup often stem from missing environment variables or incomplete database configuration. Ensure the MergePythonClient is properly initialized with all required dependencies and environment variables as outlined in the SKILL.md.

The best way to structure backend endpoints for Merge Link is to implement four distinct endpoints: token creation, token exchange, relinking, and deletion. This modular approach ensures secure and reliable integration with the Merge API using the Merge SDK.