# Clari Hello World

> Export your first Clari forecast and pipeline snapshot. Use when testing Clari API connectivity, pulling forecast data, or learning the export API structure. Trigger with phrases like "clari hello world", "clari first export", "clari test api", "clari forecast export".

- Skill: `gabrielmoreira/clari-hello-world` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add gabrielmoreira/clari-hello-world`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/gabrielmoreira/clari-hello-world/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner WARNING, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: DevOps & Infra
- License: MIT
- Author: gabrielmoreira (https://skillmd.com/u/gabrielmoreira)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/gabrielmoreira/clari-hello-world

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# Clari Hello World

## Overview

First API calls against Clari: list available forecasts, export a forecast snapshot, and check export job status. The Clari Export API is the primary integration point for getting forecast, quota, and CRM data out of Clari.

## Prerequisites

- Completed `clari-install-auth` setup
- `CLARI_API_KEY` environment variable set
- At least one forecast configured in Clari

## Instructions

### Step 1: List Available Forecasts

```bash
curl -s -H "apikey: ${CLARI_API_KEY}" \
  https://api.clari.com/v4/export/forecast/list \
  | jq '.forecasts[] | {forecastName, forecastId, timePeriods}'
```

### Step 2: Export a Forecast

```python
import requests
import json
import os
import time

api_key = os.environ["CLARI_API_KEY"]
headers = {"apikey": api_key, "Content-Type": "text/plain"}

# Replace with your forecast name from Step 1
forecast_name = "company_forecast"

payload = json.dumps({
    "timePeriod": "2026_Q1",
    "typesToExport": [
        "forecast",
        "quota",
        "forecast_updated",
        "adjustment",
        "crm_total",
        "crm_closed"
    ],
    "currency": "USD",
    "schedule": "NONE",
    "includeHistorical": False,
    "exportFormat": "JSON"
})

response = requests.post(
    f"https://api.clari.com/v4/export/forecast/{forecast_name}",
    headers=headers,
    data=payload,
)
response.raise_for_status()

job = response.json()
print(f"Export job started: {job['jobId']}")
print(f"Status: {job['status']}")
```

### Step 3: Check Export Job Status

```python
# Poll for job completion
job_id = job["jobId"]

while True:
    status_resp = requests.get(
        f"https://api.clari.com/v4/export/jobs/{job_id}",
        headers={"apikey": api_key},
    )
    status = status_resp.json()

    if status["status"] == "COMPLETED":
        print(f"Export ready: {status['downloadUrl']}")
        break
    elif status["status"] == "FAILED":
        print(f"Export failed: {status.get('error', 'Unknown')}")
        break

    print(f"Status: {status['status']}... waiting 5s")
    time.sleep(5)
```

### Step 4: Download and Parse Results

```python
if status["status"] == "COMPLETED":
    download = requests.get(status["downloadUrl"])
    forecast_data = download.json()

    # Print summary
    for entry in forecast_data.get("entries", [])[:5]:
        print(f"  Rep: {entry.get('ownerName')}")
        print(f"  Forecast: ${entry.get('forecastAmount', 0):,.0f}")
        print(f"  Quota: ${entry.get('quotaAmount', 0):,.0f}")
        print()
```

## Output

The first run returns the authorized forecast list, job status, and a bounded
summary needed to confirm connectivity. Treat the downloaded payload as
sensitive revenue data: do not print or persist rep-level calls, quota,
adjustments, or CRM totals outside an approved storage boundary.

## Examples

Use a staging token to list forecast names, submit one read-only export for an
approved test period, and log only the job ID, terminal status, and aggregate
entry count. If the job does not complete or the period is not expected, stop
the walkthrough and investigate through the bounded rate-limit or diagnostic
workflow rather than downloading more data.

## Error Handling

| Error | Cause | Solution |
|-------|-------|----------|
| `401 Unauthorized` | Bad API key | Regenerate token in Clari settings |
| No forecasts listed | Wrong org or no forecasts configured | Contact Clari admin |
| Job stays `PENDING` | Large export | Wait longer, check job status endpoint |
| `404` on forecast name | Name mismatch | Use exact name from list endpoint |

## Resources

- [Clari Export API](https://developer.clari.com/documentation/external_spec)
- [Clari Community - API Guide](https://community.clari.com/product-q-a-6/clari-api-all-you-need-to-know-556)

## Next Steps

Proceed to `clari-local-dev-loop` for development workflow setup.