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title: "Get Open Tickets from Pipedrive API"
url: "https://lb.getknit.dev/blog/get-open-tickets-from-pipedrive-api/"
date: "2026-08-13T12:58:26+00:00"
modified: "2026-08-23T11:20:32+00:00"
type: "post"
---

# Get Open Tickets from Pipedrive API

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Get Open Tickets from Pipedrive API
===================================

 ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/knit-website-media/2026/08/64c34ca1e0546a9d333bb35a_Kunal-3-150x150.png)Kunal Mishra

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  Table of Contents - [Introduction](#introduction)
- [Pre-requisites](#pre-requisites)
- [API Endpoints](#api-endpoints)
- [Step-by-Step Process](#step-by-step-process)
- [1. Authenticate with Pipedrive API](#1-authenticate-with-pipedrive-api)
- [2. Retrieve All Open Deals](#2-retrieve-all-open-deals)
- [3. Filter Deals for a Specific Customer](#3-filter-deals-for-a-specific-customer)
- [4. Retrieve Deal Details](#4-retrieve-deal-details)
- [Common Pitfalls](#common-pitfalls)
- [Frequently Asked Questions](#frequently-asked-questions)
- [Knit for Pipedrive API Integration](#knit-for-pipedrive-api-integration)
 
  Introduction
------------

This article is part of a broader series covering the Pipedrive API in depth. It focuses specifically on retrieving open tickets from Pipedrive using its API.

If you’re looking for a complete breakdown of authentication, rate limits, and other capabilities, refer to the full guide [here](/blog/pipedrive-api-directory/).

At a practical level, this guide shows how to extract open tickets (deals) both at a customer level and across your entire account, using a structured, repeatable approach.

Pre-requisites
--------------

Before you start, ensure the following are in place:

- Access to a Pipedrive account with API permissions
- A valid API token for authentication
- Python environment set up with required libraries (e.g., `requests`)

API Endpoints
-------------

- **Get Deals**
    `GET https://api.pipedrive.com/v1/deals`
- **Get Deal Details**
    `GET https://api.pipedrive.com/v1/deals/{id}`

Step-by-Step Process
--------------------

### 1. Authenticate with Pipedrive API

```
import requests
api_token = 'your_api_token'
base_url = 'https://api.pipedrive.com/v1/'
headers = {'Authorization': f'Bearer {api_token}'}
```

### 2. Retrieve All Open Deals

Use the deals endpoint and filter by status to fetch open tickets.

```
response = requests.get(f'{base_url}deals', headers=headers, params={'status': 'open'})
deals = response.json().get('data', [])
```

### 3. Filter Deals for a Specific Customer

If you need customer-level visibility, filter using the customer identifier.

```
customer_id = 'specific_customer_id'
customer_deals = [deal for deal in deals if deal['person_id'] == customer_id]
```

### 4. Retrieve Deal Details

Fetch granular details for each deal where deeper context is required.

```
for deal in customer_deals:
    deal_id = deal['id']
    deal_details = requests.get(f'{base_url}deals/{deal_id}', headers=headers).json()
```

Common Pitfalls
---------------

1. **Ignoring rate limits**
    Pipedrive enforces request caps. Without throttling, your integration will break under scale.
2. **Skipping pagination handling**
    The API does not return all records in one call. Missing pagination means incomplete data.
3. **Using invalid or expired tokens**
    Authentication failures are silent productivity killers. Always validate upfront.
4. **Assuming consistent data structure**
    Not all deals will have a `person_id`. Build for variability, not ideal cases.
5. **Not validating API responses**
    Blind parsing leads to runtime failures. Always check for null or malformed responses.
6. **No retry or error handling**
    Network instability is real. Production-grade integrations must include retries.
7. **Hardcoding logic against static endpoints**
    APIs evolve. Build with flexibility to accommodate parameter and structure changes.

Frequently Asked Questions
--------------------------

**1. How do I get my API token?**
You can find your API token in your Pipedrive account settings under the API section.

**2. What is the rate limit for Pipedrive API?**
Typically, 100 requests per 10 seconds. Design your integration to stay within limits.

**3. Can I filter deals beyond status?**
Yes. The API supports multiple query parameters for granular filtering.

**4. What happens if the API token is invalid?**
You will receive a 401 Unauthorized response.

**5. How do I handle pagination effectively?**
Use the `start` and `limit` parameters to iterate through all results systematically.

**6. How should I test API requests before production use?**
Use tools like Postman to validate endpoints and responses before coding.

**7. Can deal data be updated via API?**
Yes. Use the `PUT /deals/{id}` endpoint to update deal information.

Knit for Pipedrive API Integration
----------------------------------

If your goal is speed and reliability, building and maintaining direct integrations is not the best use of engineering bandwidth.

[Knit API](/integration/pipedrive/?e4f9ab58_page=3) abstracts the complexity. A single integration gives you standardized access to Pipedrive while handling:

- Authentication and authorization
- Data normalization
- Ongoing API maintenance

Net result: faster implementation, lower operational overhead, and fewer points of failure.

---

**Ready to build this integration?**
Explore Knit’s [Pipedrive integration](/integration/pipedrive/) or read more about our [Unified CRM API](/integration-categories/unified-crm-api/).

 

 ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/knit-website-media/2026/08/64c34ca1e0546a9d333bb35a_Kunal-3-150x150.png)Written by Kunal Mishra

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