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Hi, I'm using the Harvest connection. I'm wondering if there is a backfill option in Airbyte since it seems like the Harvest api only gives back fields that are updated/created from the date I turned on my connection.
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@kapa.ai as a follow up question about the harvest connector. I can't seem to extract all time entries of the past 2 years. The data from the harvest connection does not match the harvest api
k
It seems like you are encountering issues with extracting time entries from the Harvest connector for the past two years. Based on the information available, there are a few potential reasons and solutions for this issue: 1. Timeframe Limitation: The Harvest API has a limitation where the timeframe for any request cannot exceed 1 year (365 days). This means you cannot directly query for a 2-year period in a single request. You will need to break down your requests into smaller timeframes that do not exceed 1 year. For example, if you want to extract data from 2021-01-01 to 2022-12-31, you should split it into two requests: - First request: 
from=2021-01-01
to 
to=2021-12-31
- Second request: 
from=2022-01-01
to 
to=2022-12-31
This approach ensures that each request adheres to the API's timeframe limitation. 2. Leap Year Consideration: Ensure that your date ranges account for leap years correctly. The Harvest API specifies that the timeframe cannot exceed 365 days, so for leap years, you need to adjust your date ranges accordingly. 3. Connector Configuration: Verify that your Harvest connector is configured correctly in Airbyte. Ensure that the 
Start Date
parameter is set correctly and that the connector is using the appropriate date ranges for incremental syncs. 4. Logs and Error Messages: Check the logs for any error messages that might indicate why the data is not matching. For instance, if you see an error like 
Invalid timeframe: must not exceed 1 year
, it confirms that the issue is related to the timeframe limitation. Here is an example of how you might configure your requests:
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json {   "streams": [     {       "name": "time_entries",       "sync_mode": "incremental",       "cursor_field": ["updated_at"],       "start_date": "2021-01-01T00:00:00Z",       "end_date": "2021-12-31T23:59:59Z"     },     {       "name": "time_entries",       "sync_mode": "incremental",       "cursor_field": ["updated_at"],       "start_date": "2022-01-01T00:00:00Z",       "end_date": "2022-12-31T23:59:59Z"     }   ] }
For more detailed setup instructions, you can refer to the [Harvest connector setup guide](https://docs.airbyte.com/integrations/sources/harvest#setup-guide). If you continue to experience issues, you might want to check the [GitHub issue](https://github.com/airbytehq/airbyte/issues/27751) related to the Harvest connector for any updates or potential fixes. If you need further assistance, feel free to ask!
a
@kapa.ai where would i use that JSON in Airbyte?
k
A message from kapa.ai
To use the JSON configuration in Airbyte, you would typically follow these steps: 1. Set Up the Harvest Source Connector: - Go to the Airbyte UI. - Navigate to the Sources tab and click on + New source. - Select Harvest from the list of available source connectors. - Fill in the required fields such as the Source name, API Key, and other necessary credentials. 2. Set Up the Destination Connector: - Navigate to the Destinations tab and click on + New destination. - Select your desired destination (e.g., Local JSON, Google Cloud Storage, etc.). - Fill in the required fields such as the Destination name and Destination path. 3. Create a Connection: - After setting up both the source and destination, navigate to the Connections tab and click on + New connection. - Select the Harvest source you just created. - Select the destination you just created. - Configure the sync settings, including the sync mode and frequency. 4. Advanced Configuration (Optional): - If you need to customize the sync further, you can use the JSON configuration in the Advanced Configuration section of the connection setup. - This is where you can specify the streams and their respective date ranges as shown in the JSON example. Here is an example of how you might configure the connection using the JSON configuration:
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json {   "streams": [     {       "name": "time_entries",       "sync_mode": "incremental",       "cursor_field": ["updated_at"],       "start_date": "2021-01-01T00:00:00Z",       "end_date": "2021-12-31T23:59:59Z"     },     {       "name": "time_entries",       "sync_mode": "incremental",       "cursor_field": ["updated_at"],       "start_date": "2022-01-01T00:00:00Z",       "end_date": "2022-12-31T23:59:59Z"     }   ] }
For more detailed setup instructions, you can refer to the [Harvest connector setup guide](https://docs.airbyte.com/integrations/sources/harvest#setup-guide). If you need further assistance, feel free to ask!
a
@kapa.ai my current Connection state is this so the suggested snippet does not work: [ { "streamDescriptor": { "name": "projects" }, "streamState": { "updated_at": "2024-05-31T092238Z" } }, { "streamDescriptor": { "name": "time_tasks" }, "streamState": { "to": "20240531" } }, { "streamDescriptor": { "name": "time_entries" }, "streamState": { "updated_at": "2024-05-31T092947Z" } } ]
k
A message from kapa.ai
To address the issue with your current connection state and ensure you can extract all time entries for the past two years, you need to modify the connection state directly. Here’s how you can do it: ### Steps to Modify Connection State in Airbyte 1. Access the Connection State: - In the Airbyte UI, click Connections and then click the connection you want to display. - Click the Settings tab on the Connection page. - Click the Advanced dropdown arrow to display the Connection State. 2. Edit the Connection State: - Click anywhere in the Connection state to start editing. - Update the state for the 
time_entries
stream to cover the desired date range. Here is an example of how you might modify your connection state JSON to ensure it covers the past two years:
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json [   {     "streamDescriptor": {       "name": "projects"     },     "streamState": {       "updated_at": "2024-05-31T09:22:38Z"     }   },   {     "streamDescriptor": {       "name": "time_tasks"     },     "streamState": {       "to": "20240531"     }   },   {     "streamDescriptor": {       "name": "time_entries"     },     "streamState": {       "updated_at": "2022-05-31T09:29:47Z"  // Adjust this date to cover the past two years     }   } ]
3. Confirm Changes: - Confirm changes by clicking "Update state". - Discard any changes by clicking "Revert changes". - Confirm the changes to the connection state update. ### Important Considerations - Handle with Care: Updates to the connection state should be handled with extreme care. Incorrect updates may break your syncs, requiring a full historical sync of your data to fix. Make changes only as directed by the Airbyte team. - Validation: Ensure the new state is validated as many ways as reasonably possible. JSON validation, stream-name validation, etc. For more detailed instructions, you can refer to the [Airbyte documentation on modifying connection state](https://docs.airbyte.com/cloud/managing-airbyte-cloud/manage-connection-state). If you encounter any issues, you can also reach out to the Airbyte community on [Slack](https://slack.airbyte.com/). Feel free to ask if you need further assistance!
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