Overview
SmartlyQ provides a Developer API for programmatic access to your account. Build custom integrations, automate workflows, or connect SmartlyQ with your existing tools.
Key Capabilities
- RESTful API — standard REST endpoints with JSON responses
- Authentication — secure API key-based authentication
- Key operations — manage posts, retrieve analytics, and automate workflows
- Webhook support — receive real-time notifications when events occur
- Rate limiting — generous rate limits for production use
How to Access
Navigate to Workspace > Developer API from the sidebar.
Getting Started
- Go to Developer API settings
- Click Generate API Key
- Copy your key (it's shown only once)
- Use the key in the
Authorization header of your API requests
- Refer to the API documentation for available endpoints
Use Cases
- Custom dashboards — pull SmartlyQ data into your own reporting tools
- CRM integration — sync customer interactions from social media to your CRM
- Content automation — programmatically create and schedule posts from your own systems
- Webhook automation — trigger actions in other tools when posts are published or comments received
Security Best Practices
- Keep keys secret — never expose API keys in client-side code
- Rotate regularly — generate new keys periodically
- Use specific permissions — create keys with only the permissions you need
Tip: Start with the API documentation to understand available endpoints before building your integration.