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CoefficientExcel cannot directly receive webhook data due to its architecture limitations, butprovides an effective alternative that achieves real-time data integration through intelligent polling and near-real-time sync capabilities.
You’ll learn how to create webhook-like functionality that automatically adds new rows to Excel without the technical complexity of direct webhook implementation.
Achieve webhook-like functionality through intelligent polling
Excel lacks a persistent server endpoint to receive webhook calls. While Power Automate can receive webhooks and write to Excel, this approach is unreliable for frequent updates and requires complex flow management that often breaks with file changes.
Coefficient solves this limitation through high-frequency polling that mimics webhook behavior while providing greater reliability.
How to make it work
Step 1. Connect to where webhook data is stored.
Instead of trying to receive webhooks directly in Excel, connect Coefficient to the database, API, or platform where webhook data is stored. Most webhook systems write to a database or API endpoint that Coefficient can access.
Step 2. Set up high-frequency import scheduling.
Configure Coefficient to check for new data every hour or more frequently for near-real-time updates. This creates a polling system that detects new webhook data shortly after it arrives, mimicking webhook behavior.
Step 3. Enable append mode for automatic row addition.
Turn on “Append New Data” to automatically add only new rows without affecting existing data. Use timestamp tracking to monitor when new data was last added for audit purposes.
Step 4. Apply dynamic filtering for relevant data capture.
Use Coefficient’s filtering capabilities to capture only new records since the last import. Apply up to 25 filters with conditional logic to reduce noise and focus on the data that matters.
Step 5. Set up automated formula handling.
Enable Formula Auto Fill Down to ensure calculations update automatically with new rows. Configure batch processing to handle multiple new records efficiently during each polling cycle.
Get webhook-like performance without webhook complexity
Start buildingWhile not instantaneous like true webhooks, this approach provides minimal delay (typically under an hour) that meets most business requirements for data currency.your near-real-time Excel automation today.
