Onboarding steps
Step | What happens |
1. Discovery call | Discuss your use case, expected data scope, and integration approach |
2. Contract negotiation | Scope, contract length, channels, and pricing finalized with your AM |
3. Technical onboarding | Authentication setup, scope configuration, sample queries — handled by sales + tech team jointly |
4. Go live | Production access starts |
What to prepare for the discovery call
Use case — what you want to do with Trendier data (BI, ML, AI agent integration)
Required channels and categories — which markets and product categories matter most
Integration target — what system the data will feed into
Time-series scope — historical depth you need
Team contacts — business decision-maker + technical lead for the integration
API vs MCP — which to choose
Pick API/MySQL if... | Pick MCP if... |
You're feeding data into BI tools, dashboards, or data warehouses | You're building or extending AI agents |
Your team works with REST or SQL | Your team builds with Claude, ChatGPT, or other AI clients |
You need scheduled batch syncs | You don't want your prompts and data queries stored in the Trendier database |
Both products can be combined for teams needing both integration patterns.
Trial / preview options
Direct trials aren't offered — the products require contract-specific setup. During the discovery call, your AM can walk through sample queries and outputs, discuss reference customer outcomes, and share technical specs with your engineering team.
Common follow-up questions
Who do I contact at Trendier during onboarding?
You'll work with your AM and a tech lead assigned during onboarding.
Can I expand scope after contract signing?
Yes — additional channels or categories can be added through your AM with a contract amendment.
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