Trigger Hex Projects

Learn how to automatically trigger Hex projects when your dbt™ runs complete successfully in Bolt. This integration helps data teams maintain up-to-date dashboards by refreshing Hex projects immediately after successful pipeline runs.

What You'll Get

When a run succeeds, Bolt automatically triggers your Hex project:

• Webhook triggers automatically

• Hex project refreshes with latest data

Key Benefits for Data Teams

• Automatic Hex project updates after successful Bolt runs

• Real-time dashboard refreshes

• Streamlined workflow between dbt™ pipelines and Hex analytics

• Always current visualizations and reports

Prerequisites for Hex Integration

• Existing Bolt schedule

• Admin access to Hex

• Hex workspace token (API Key)

• Project UUID from your Hex project

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Setup Guide

Set up Hex project updates for successful runs. Follow the steps below, and watch our interactive tutorial.

Step 1: Gather Your Hex Credentials

1. Get Your Project UUID:

   • Find the UUID in either:

     • The URL after /hex/

     • The Variables view in the sidebar

1. Generate API Key:

• Go to Settings > API Keys

• Create a new workspace token

• Save the token securely

Step 2: Configure the Webhook In Paradime

1. From the Bolt home screen, go to Templates

2. Click "Trigger Hex Project"

3. Enter your Hex Credentials:

   • Project UUID

   • API Key (Workspace Token)

4. Click "Connect"

Step 3: Test the Integration

1. Run a Bolt schedule manually (the webhook triggers only on successful runs)

2. After the run succeeds:

   • From the Bolt homescreen, go to Webhooks

   • Select your Hex Project Webhook

   • Check the Endpoints tab to verify the webhook triggered

   • Verify your Hex dashboard has updated