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 consultation with a member of the support team and the generation of the API keys you will use for your development. The consultation will help you gain a better understanding of Actionstep's functionality from a web application perspective. Please submit your request here.
Supported API Development
This is a paid service in which you will be able to contact our product team directly for technical questions. The cost of this service will vary depending on the scope of the project in question. For more information, please contact api@actionstep.com
Please note that paid API support is currently unavailable.
Non-supported API development
We have a fully comprehensive, up-to-date API user guide that you can can use and access through this link here:Â API Quick Start Guide.
For either option you may still engage with the Actionstep team for help. Depending on the level of support required, there may be additional charges involved (if training or configuration is required of Actionstep staff).