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# API Overview

### Why use the API?

* **Integrate with your systems** – Connect Shapemaker directly to your tools and platforms.
* **Automate processes** – Speed up workflows by eliminating manual steps.
* **Import & export data** – Bring external data into Shapemaker, or push your Shapemaker data into other systems.

### Getting started

Our full API reference is available here: [Shapemaker API Docs](https://api.shapemaker.io/docs).\
You’ll find details on authentication, available endpoints, and examples of common requests.

If you’re new to the API, start with:

1. **Authentication** – Learn how to authenticate requests using your API key.
2. **Core endpoints** – Explore the key resources available through the API.
3. **Examples** – Try out ready-made examples to get up and running quickly.