Overview
The Actionstep API allows software developers to create a wide variety of apps (mobile, web, tablet, embedded, desktop) using Actionstep as the backend database.
Actionstep is a comprehensive business management platform (ERP) and already contains all the data structures and business models to handle things like workflow, document management, contacts, calendaring, time sheets, billing, trust accounting, and general ledger. This lets you, the software developer, focus on building a stunning front-end application without having to worry about the complexities of the business back-end.
Another great reason to use Actionstep as your back-end database is that it let's you create custom back-end workflows and custom data structures to support your front-end application. So, for example, if you wanted to create a mobile app for sales people, you could define a companion sales pipeline workflow on the back-end (initial inquiry > qualified prospect > engaged > contract) with some custom data fields (contract amount, products of interest, etc) and operate on these fields from your front-end app. You will also have access to all of Actionstep's standard business functions like tasks, steps, CRM, quotes, invoices, etc.
You communicate with the API using standard HTTP requests and responses (GET, POST, etc). You can use any programming language on your end (Javascript, C#, PHP, etc) and most have built-in libraries for HTTP communication.
.Getting Started
There are supported and non-supported services for users to develop with the Actionstep API. Before engaging with either option there will be a $500 initial charge for setup of the API. This includes a 30 minute consult and the generation of the API keys you will use for your development. Before you engage we would recommend that you send through the details of what you would like to develop through the Actionstep API to support@actionstep.com. You can also submit your request here. Note that this is our general support email so please make sure to make it clear you are interested in developing with the Actionstep API. Once you have completed the setup you have to option to engage in either the supported on non-supported API development.
Supported API Development
This is a paid service where you will have access direct to our product team to ask questions of them The cost of the supported API implementation is $2,500.
Non-supported API development
We do have a fully comprehensive API user guide that you can can use and access through this link here: API Quick Start Guide.
for either option you may still engage with Actionstep team for help with the Actionstep product. Depending on the level of support offered for this there may be additional charges (if training or configuration is required of Actionstep staff).