OpenProject Development & Integration
Custom extensions, API integrations, and seamless embedding into your system landscape.
Standard software often covers 90% – we close the last gap. We develop Plugins, connect OpenProject with your tools, and automate workflows.
Our Development Services
From API integration to complete custom solutions – we cover the entire spectrum.
API & Interface Integration
We make your systems talk to each other. Whether REST, GraphQL, or webhooks – we connect software with your CRM, ERP, or identity provider.
- Bidirectional data synchronization
- Third-party system connections
- Custom webhooks & event handlers
- Legacy system integrations
Custom Middleware & Logic
Often data formats from System A don't match System B. We develop middleware that sits in between, transforms data, and controls processes.
- Transformation layer (ETL)
- Data stream validation
- Caching layer for performance
- Microservices architecture
Embeddings & Custom Apps
Want to use software features in your own intranet or customer portal? We embed software headlessly and build custom UIs around it.
- White-label integration
- Custom dashboards (React/Vue)
- UI extension via plugins
- Mobile app customizations
Automation & Bots
Save manual work through intelligent automation. We develop bots and scripts that handle tasks automatically.
- ChatOps & slash commands
- Automated reporting
- Workflow orchestration
- Trigger-based actions
Enterprise Project Management Integration
OpenProject is powerful, but rarely alone in large corporations. We integrate it into your existing ERP and controlling landscape.
REST API v3
We use the API for bidirectional sync. Projects created in ERP -> automatically created in OpenProject. Times booked in OpenProject -> transferred to ERP.
Work Package Webhooks
Status changes drive processes. When a work package is set to 'Completed', we automatically inform the client or trigger invoicing.
Custom Plugins (Rails)
We develop plugins that add new tabs to project views, provide specific export formats, or map complex approval workflows.
Concrete Use Cases
How we implement OpenProject development in practice.
SAP / Controlling Sync
Project managers plan in OpenProject, controllers need numbers in SAP CO. Manual transfer is error-prone.
Middleware that keeps cost centers and budgets in sync. Booked hours are transmitted to SAP nightly as activity allocation.
Extended Workflows
Standard status transitions (New -> In Progress) are insufficient. Conditional transitions are needed (e.g., four-eyes principle).
Development of workflow guards that block status changes if mandatory fields are missing or the user does not have the required role.
Stakeholder Reporting
Management needs a one-pager project status that OpenProject does not export natively.
A custom reporting plugin that aggregates data and generates a management summary PDF that exactly matches your corporate design.
Development with Foresight
Update-safe, scalable, and secure – why you should trust us with your development.
Update-safe (No Core Hacking)
We don't modify the open-source software's source code. Instead, we use official APIs and plugin architectures. Your installation remains updatable and maintainable.
Full-Stack Expertise
We understand not just the code, but the infrastructure beneath it. Our developers know how queries affect database performance and how to build scalable APIs.
Modern Tech Stack
We use modern, type-safe technologies: React, TypeScript, Node.js, Python, Go. Plus PostgreSQL, Redis, and Docker/Kubernetes for infrastructure.
Security by Design
Every line of code is written with security in mind. Input sanitization, secure authentication (OAuth2/OIDC), and compliance with data protection regulations are standard.
Our Tech Stack
How We Work
From requirements to go-live – transparent and structured.
Analysis
We review API documentation, analyze your requirements, and identify optimal integration points.
Architecture
We design the solution: middleware, plugin, or script. Data flows, interfaces, and security concept are defined.
Development
Agile implementation with code reviews, automated tests, and continuous coordination. You see progress in real-time.
Deployment
Integration into your CI/CD pipeline or hosting on our infrastructure. Documentation and training included.
Planning a custom extension?
Let's get technical. We'll assess feasibility and effort.
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Whether a specific IT challenge or just an idea – we look forward to the exchange. In a brief conversation, we'll evaluate together if and how your project fits with WZ-IT.
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CEOs of WZ-IT