JSON Export helps you export monday.com board and item data into structured JSON files. It is designed for teams that want to create backups, move data into other systems, support integrations, or keep machine-readable exports organized inside monday.com.
The app provides automation-based exports for both full boards and individual items. Once configured, the app generates a JSON file, stores it in monday.com, and can optionally send the JSON payload to an external webhook URL.
What the App Does
JSON Export supports two automation actions:
- Export board as JSON
- Export item as JSON
When an export runs, the app:
- reads the selected monday.com data
- generates a structured JSON file
- creates a new item in a designated exports board
- uploads the JSON file to a selected File column
- optionally sends the JSON payload to an external webhook endpoint
This makes it easy to keep exports inside monday.com while also supporting custom downstream workflows.
Before You Start
Before creating a JSON Export workflow, make sure you have:
- installed JSON Export from the monday marketplace
- authorized the app in your monday.com account
- chosen or created a board where exported JSON files will be stored
- added a File column to that exports board
The target File column should already be in place before you create the automation workflow. The app uploads the generated JSON file into the File column you select during automation setup.
Recommended setup:
- Create one dedicated exports board.
- Add a File column to that board, for example
JSON File. - Use that board and File column as the destination when creating JSON Export automations.
Choosing the Right Export Action
JSON Export includes two separate features:
- Export board as JSON
- Export item as JSON
Use Export board as JSON when you want to export a full board, multiple items, or perform a larger/bulk export. This is the recommended option for bulk operations because it reads the board data as a board export.
Use Export item as JSON when you want to export one specific item at a time. This action is intended for single-item workflows, for example when an automation runs for one item based on a status change or another item-level trigger.
If you need to export many items at once, we recommend using Export board as JSON instead of running many individual item exports.
Installation
- Install JSON Export from the monday marketplace.
- Authorize the app for your monday.com account.
- Open the board where you want to use the export automation.
- Create or choose an exports board where JSON files will be stored.
- Add a File column to the exports board.
- Create your JSON Export automation and select the exports board and File column.
Export a Board as JSON
Use the board export action when you want to export an entire board into JSON format.
Recommended automation sentence:
Export {Board} as JSON into {Exports Board} using {File Column}
You may also optionally configure:
- Webhook URL
- Include Subitems
- Group Filter
When this automation runs, the app reads the selected board, gathers its data, creates a JSON export, creates a new item in the exports board, and uploads the JSON file to the selected File column.
If a webhook URL is provided, the app also sends the JSON payload to that external endpoint.
Use this action for:
- full board exports
- backup-style exports
- moving board data into another system
- larger exports or bulk operations
- exports where multiple items should be included in one JSON file
Export an Item as JSON
Use the item export action when you want to export a single item into JSON format.
Recommended automation sentence:
Export {Item} as JSON into {Exports Board} using {File Column}
You may also optionally configure:
- Webhook URL
- Include Subitems
- Include Updates
When this automation runs, the app reads the selected item, generates a JSON file, creates a new item in the exports board, and uploads the file to the selected File column.
If a webhook URL is provided, the app also sends the JSON payload to that endpoint.
Use this action for:
- exporting one item at a time
- item-level automations
- status-change based exports
- sending a single item’s data to another system
If your goal is to export many items, use Export board as JSON instead.
Optional Webhook Delivery
Webhook delivery is optional.
If a Webhook URL is entered, the app sends the exported JSON payload to the specified endpoint after creating the JSON file in monday.com.
If the webhook field is left empty:
- the export still runs normally
- the JSON file is still uploaded to monday.com
- no webhook request is sent
This allows teams to use the app either as an internal export tool or as part of a broader integration workflow.
What Can Be Included in the Export
Depending on the action you choose and the options you enable, exported JSON may include:
- board details
- item details
- groups
- columns
- column values
- subitems
- updates
This gives teams flexibility depending on whether they need a lightweight export or a more complete data snapshot.
Best Practices
For the best experience, we recommend the following setup:
- create one dedicated exports board
- add a File column before creating the automation workflow
- use clear naming for export automations
- use Export board as JSON for bulk or larger exports
- use Export item as JSON only for single-item workflows
- use webhook delivery only when you need to send data to another platform
- test with a sample board or item before rolling out to a wider team
A dedicated exports board makes it much easier to keep generated files organized and accessible.
Troubleshooting
If an export does not complete as expected, check the following:
- the selected exports board exists and is accessible
- the selected exports board has a valid File column
- the selected File column was already available when the automation was configured
- the selected board or item still exists
- the app has been properly authorized
- the app has access to the relevant board
- the webhook URL is valid if webhook delivery is enabled
If the webhook field is not needed, it is best left empty.
If you need to export many items and individual item exports take too long, use Export board as JSON instead.
Who This App Is For
JSON Export is useful for:
- technical teams
- operations teams
- implementation partners
- developers building monday.com integrations
- teams that want structured backups or machine-readable exports
It is especially helpful when monday.com data needs to be reused outside the platform or stored in a more portable format.
Need Help?
If you need help setting up JSON Export, configuring automations, or troubleshooting exports, please contact us at:
Email: support@otomosolutions.com
Website: https://otomosolutions.com