Choose an App Type

Overview

Procore apps are built from two families of capabilities — Data Connector and Embedded — and you can combine them in a single app. Use this page to choose the best fit for your workflow and users.

Authentication is chosen separately and applies across families — see Choosing an OAuth 2.0 Grant Type.

1. Data Connector Apps

What it is
Move data between Procore and other systems (for example, accounting, ERP, document management, or equipment tracking).

When to use

You need to sync or transform data between Procore and another system.
Most work happens outside the Procore UI.
Jobs run on a schedule or respond to events via webhooks.

How it works

Create, update, and read Procore resources with API calls.
Some endpoints support Sync actions for batch create/update. See Using Sync Actions.
Use Webhooks to receive near real‑time change events. See Introduction to Webhooks.

Data Connector Architecture

2. Embedded Apps

What it is
Run your app inside Procore’s web UI to keep users in context and reduce app switching.

Key details

The app manifest defines behavior and settings.
Use URL parameter interpolation to pass values from install configuration or user input.

Fullscreen Apps

Fullscreen apps occupy the main content area. Users launch them from the Apps menu.

Side Panel Apps

A side panel app renders in a fixed 400‑px panel on the right side of the Procore UI. Because side panel apps are installed for specific tools, you can build solutions tailored to a tool or workflow. Users launch side panel apps from the dock on the right edge of the interface.

See Building Embedded Applications to build either placement.

Example Images (Optional)

Use these examples to understand placement and layout.

Fullscreen Example

Here is an example of the full screen Procore Integration for Google Sheets™ embedded application running in Procore.

Side Panel Example

Here is an example of a side panel application (contextual help) running within the Procore web UI.