What does the Orbit Connector app do?
The Orbit app for PostHog pulls data from the Orbit.love workspace API into PostHog, enabling you to track your community as a product metric.
What are the requirements for this app?
The Orbit Connector requires either PostHog Cloud, or a self-hosted PostHog instance running version 1.30.0 or later.
Not running 1.30.0? Find out how to update your self-hosted PostHog deployment!
You'll also need an Orbit workspace you can connect to.
How do I install the Orbit Connector app?
- Visit the 'Apps' page in your instance of PostHog.
- Search for 'Orbit' and select the app, press Install.
- Follow the on-screen steps to configure the app.
How do I use the Orbit Connector app?
Workspace stats are sent into your PostHog instance as an orbit love report event, which you can filter and explore using PostHog. Supported report types include: overview, members, and activities.
Refer to Orbit's API documentation for a full list of properties available in each report.
Configuration
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
Orbit API KeyType: string Required: True | You API key is available in your Orbit account settings. This key is required to access the Orbit API. |
Orbit Workspace IDType: string Required: True | The workspace ID to pull the report for. Use comma-separated values for multiple workspaces. |
Is the source code for this app available?
PostHog is open-source and so are all apps on the platform. The source code for the Orbit Connector is available on GitHub.
Who created this app?
We'd like to thank PostHog co-founder Tim Glaser and former PostHog team member Kunal for creating the Orbit Connector. Thank you, both!
Who maintains this app?
This app is maintained by PostHog. If you have issues with the app not functioning as intended, please raise a bug report to let us know!
What if I have feedback on this app?
We love feature requests and feedback! Please create an issue to tell us what you think.
What if my question isn't answered above?
We love answering questions. Ask us anything via our Support page.
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