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[Webinar] Build smarter HR - Payroll Automation
If your HR and payroll teams are still relying on manual exports, spreadsheet reconciliations, or constant back-and-forth coordination to keep employee data aligned, this session is for you. We’re hosting a live webinar featuring Kyle Ferrara , CTO of
Python Version Update
Hello! Catalyst is still using Python 3.9 which is EOL. It's becoming more difficult to work with, environment wise. Will Catalyst be updating the Python version soon? (I hope so!)
data extraction from PDF(sacnned) to table
Hello , I am working with a serverless function (pdfextractor) that is triggered by Object Upload events from Stratus. In my function logs, I consistently see errors like “Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'bucket_name')”. I have tried accessing
[Webinar] How Raptee.HV accelerates its EV platform
Curious about how EV platforms work behind the scenes? What does it actually take to run an EV platform from onboarding users to managing connected vehicles and deploying updates seamlessly? In this session, Raptee.HV shares how their platform is built
Reading Email and put attachements in Zoho CRM
Hello, I looking for a solution to trigger a Function / Workflow Rule or anything else when an email appears in thew Shared Inbox. The goal is to match the email with an Account and copy attachments in Account fields. Do you have some ideas how to do
[Webinar] Deploy Docker apps with AppSail's custom runtime | Feb. 19
Hi everyone, Join us on February 19, 2026 at 8–9 PM IST for a live Catalyst webinar demonstrating how to deploy OCI-compliant Docker images with AppSail's custom runtime. You’ll learn how to: Package your apps as Docker containers Deploy via CLI or connect
Catalyst backs Vite.js!
Hi everyone, We're happy to support the open-source ecosystem that powers modern web development! If you’re building apps with Vite, Catalyst Slate is your go-to platform to deploy blazing-fast frontend apps with ease, scalability, and zero infrastructure
Catalyst QuickML 2025 Year In Review
Hello everyone 👋 It’s been an exciting year for Catalyst QuickML. In 2025, as the Catalyst platform continued to expand its capabilities, QuickML focused on strengthening reliability, developer control, and operational readiness across the AI lifecycle.
Unable to authenticate my users in my Slate app
I've gone through the Catalyst Docs and couldn't find a way to use the Catalyst Embedded Authentication in my Slate web app. Need urgent resolution for this. Thanks.
Introducing GenAI Features in Catalyst QuickML
Hi everyone, Building machine learning models can often feel slow and complex, especially when teams wait for perfect certainty before testing their ideas. But in reality, faster progress comes from early experimentation—trying out models quickly, learning
Link CRM attachment fields to Form when page open
Hello, The goal is to display the attachment (or a value near the attachment) field in the Form, when linked to the CRM attachment field with content I created a form and linked it to the Account module In the "Builder" part, when adding Zoho CRM field,
Programmatic Schema Management & ZCQL DDL Support for Zoho Catalyst Data Store
1. Background Zoho Catalyst’s Data Store and ZCQL are already powerful for building serverless applications on top of a fully managed relational database. ZCQL offers a familiar SQL-like syntax for performing data operations (select, insert, update, delete)
Use Zoho Connections in Functions
Hello, Following the documentation https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/sdk/nodejs/v2/connectors/connectors/ I generated a client https://api-console.zoho.com/client And was able to connect to Zoho CRM. However, I found Connections in Catalyst. It looks
How to use Typescript in node function
Hello, I'm trying to use Typescript How to make it works? I'm facing this issue: TypeError: Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'initialize') For the following code: /// <reference types="node" /> 'use strict'; import catalyst from "zcatalyst-sdk-node";
Announcing Deprecation of Catalyst File Store, Event Listeners, and Cron
We would like to announce that the following Catalyst features are now in their deprecation phase and will reach End Of Life (EOL) on 30 April, 2026- Catalyst File Store Catalyst Event Listeners Catalyst Cron New users who sign up for Catalyst from today
React Nexus 2025 Recap: Catalyst Slate in Action!
Hey Catalyst Community! We recently attended the React Nexus 2025 conference, an exciting gathering for frontend enthusiasts and React developers. Our team had an incredible time presenting and conducting a hands-on workshop on Catalyst Slate, our streamlined
Provide public url for the uploaded file in file store
I have one request/Suggestion to Catalyst about the file store. Actually we need a public link to access the files uploaded in the file store Like in Amazon s3 bucket, we have that function in was s3 bucket . To use the images and files a public link
[Webinar] A hands-on guide to Catalyst Stratus
Have you used Catalyst Stratus yet? It’s an object storage service that makes it easy to handle large files — whether they're coming from your Catalyst app or other Zoho apps. We’re hosting a live coding session where you’ll build a working prototype
Cannot find a way to use new Connections tool
Greetings to Catalyst community members. I am a newbie here, trying to building my first project in Catalyst. I would like to use the CloudScale / Connections to connect my Node.js 20 (with Express) Advanced I/O functions to various ZOHO One apps API.
Catalyst Video Tutorials!
Hello everyone! We’ve been brewing something exciting behind the scenes, and we’re thrilled to finally share it with you- Catalyst video tutorials are here! We recognized that videos are the predominant medium for learning and discovery these days, so
[Webinar] Catalyst Cloud Browser in Action: PDF & Web Rendering Solutions for Regulated Industries
Hi everyone, Have you ever struggled with rigid PDF tools or clunky rendering logic in BFSI or healthcare apps? Do your clients struggle to deliver compliant, dynamic, and automated documents — and most are still stuck with brittle, server-heavy PDF generation?
Announcing Catalyst Developer Bootcamps in India - Zoho Community
Hey everyone! We're excited to announce a set of developer bootcamps dedicated to Catalyst! These bootcamps are aimed to empower developers to build, scale, and deploy applications with speed and precision, using Catalyst. Whether you're a newcomer or
[Webinar] Upgrade Retail Experiences with Serverless & AI
Ever wondered if you could build lightning-fast, intelligent retail solutions and experiences without touching infrastructure? Join our upcoming live session to explore how you can combine the agility of serverless with the power of large language models
[Webinar] Powering Industry Innovation: Building Unified Solutions with Catalyst
Struggling with fragmented apps or patchwork workflows across teams? Join us for a practical session on how developers are building unified, scalable industry solutions using Catalyst by Zoho—without wrangling with infrastructure. In this live session,
How can I download my datastore as a file from the Zoho Catalyst client code?
Hi Support Team, Can you please guide me on downloading my datastore as a file from Zoho Catalyst, excluding CLI export, using either the client code or UI? Thanks and Regards, Mageshwari.
Zoho books Get Invoice API
Hi Support Team, I have a question regarding Zoho Books. I've used the Zoho Books 'Get Invoice' API in my Zoho Catalyst code, but I'm receiving an error response stating 'Resource not found'. Can you help me understand when this error typically occurs?
[Webinar] Bridging the Gap: Middleware for Cloud & On-Prem Integration with Catalyst by Zoho
Integrating cloud and on-prem systems can be complex - but it doesn’t have to be. Join us for a live webinar where we break down how middleware simplifies integrations, enhances scalability, and ensures secure data exchange. 🔹 Learn from Experts – Chris
Updating field value in a record in Zoho CRM
I need to learn how to use Python to code a function that will update a certain field value in a Zoho CRM record. I want it to be triggered when my workflow function calls it. I'm not sure how to do so since I don't know what the correct syntax for making
Flask Router Failes
Hi team, When using Flask Router to create Api endpoint, catalyst serve is failing to identify the handler. Please advise how to resolve this. Is there any mandate that the main.py must have a handler function ?
ActiveRecord and Django ORM Adapters for Catalyst DataStore
Google provides adapters for all major frameworks to connect to their Cloud Spanner Database product. So, why not have the same for Catalyst Datastore? https://cloud.google.com/spanner/docs/use-active-record https://cloud.google.com/spanner/docs/django-orm
Help with Python Beta
Hello: I've got the Python Beta loaded into my Catalyst account, and I'm excited to start using it, but I have not been able to get the Catalyst SDK loaded into Python. The first big issue is that the documentation says to import zcatalyst-sdk, and the
Push data from Catalyst to Zoho CRM
Hi, This is my first project in Zoho Catalyst and I am buiding a simple web app in node.js that will push data from form input to create new records in CRM. I am wondering if anyone could share with me a similar project as template. I am struggling to
Building a React App using Catalyst Pipelines
Catalyst Pipelines provides a comprehensive platform for Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD). It covers everything from building and compiling your code to running automated tests and deploying your applications. In this post, we'll
Getting error while on catalyst serve
Team, Getting below error while running catalyst serve command on my local machine, even though the mentioned ports are free. Kindly assist on this! Env: Linux Stack: React, Nodejs Command: catalyst serve --debug advancedio:userActions:3005 --http 3006
Smartbrowz Template with dynamic header from jsondata
Hi Support Team, we need to pass dynamic data from jsondata to the setting header html code in the template that we developed using smartbrowz. Is this Possible to pass? Here {{Invoice.orgname}} is dynamic data fron JSON Data section Thanks and Regards,
TypeError: this._customer_code_function is not a function
Hello everyone! I recently started using Zoho Catalyst services, especially Cloud Functions. I am currently working on a function using hexagonal architecture. I am facing a problem for which I have not been able to find any solution and that is that
CLI is working poorly with Python
Using the CLI with Python has been a struggle lately. As soon as I start to add some dependencies to a function, it'll take 10-15 minutes from the time I type catalyst serve to when my local endpoint is ready to test. And then, if I make changes, I have
Remove /App/
Hello, I hope you are well. Is it possible to delete the /app/ that is generated behind the domain? Thank you very much. I am waiting for an answer.
change detection when runing catalyst serve
Hi, currently in our project, we are using the React plugin to handle the front end for Zoho Catalyst, but instead of React, we are using Next.js. Due to this, change detection is not working locally, even if we restart the Catalyst server. The changes
advancedio function not working showing the below error
{ "status": "failure", "data": { "error_code": "BAD_REQUEST", "message": "We are not able to process your request. Please try again after some time" } } the function is working fine in catalyst local host and also this error arises only for a particular