Simpata Developer API Portal & Docs

Integrate and Extend Simpata: Developer Portal

Simpata offers a full suite of REST APIs so you can integrate our platform deeply into your business processes or even build new applications on top of it. Welcome developers and IT integrators—let's build something amazing together.

API Overview

RESTful JSON API

Modern HTTP-based API returning JSON, covering all core data entities including employees, time entries, projects, expenses, and invoices.

Secure Authentication

API access uses OAuth 2.0 and API keys for secure, token-based authentication. Fine-grained permissions control what each application can access.

Comprehensive Documentation

Full API reference with detailed endpoint descriptions, example requests/responses, error codes, and best practices for integration.

SDKs & Client Libraries

Client libraries in popular languages (.NET, JavaScript, Python) make integration faster with pre-built methods and error handling.

Rate Limits & Policies

Fair use rate limiting ensures platform stability. Enterprise customers can request higher limits for high-volume integrations.

Webhooks

Subscribe to events like timesheet approvals or invoice creation. Simpata sends real-time notifications to your endpoints when events occur.

API Capabilities

Simpata's API provides comprehensive access to all platform functionality:

Employee & HR Data

Read and write employee profiles, organizational structures, leave balances, and attendance records from HR Management.

Time Entry Operations

Create, read, update time entries and manage approval workflows for timesheet data programmatically.

Expense Management

Submit expenses, attach receipts, and retrieve expense reports via API for mobile apps or custom workflows.

Project Data Access

Create projects, assign tasks, update status, and retrieve project metrics for custom dashboards or reporting tools.

Invoice Generation

Generate invoices, retrieve billing data, and update payment status for client billing automation.

Reporting & Analytics

Pull aggregated data for custom reports, business intelligence tools, or executive dashboards using flexible query parameters.

Developer Use Cases

See how developers use Simpata APIs to solve real business problems:

Custom Internal Dashboard

Challenge: Executive team needs a custom dashboard showing real-time project status, resource utilization, and financial metrics.

Solution: Build a web application that pulls data from Simpata API endpoints for projects, timesheets, and billing. Display custom visualizations tailored to executive needs.

Result: Real-time visibility into business metrics without logging into multiple systems.

Mobile Time Tracking App

Challenge: Field workers need a simple mobile app for time tracking optimized for their specific workflow.

Solution: Develop a custom mobile app using Simpata API for time entry, project selection, and offline capabilities. Sync data when connectivity is restored.

Result: Improved time tracking compliance and user satisfaction with a tailored mobile experience.

CRM Integration Automation

Challenge: Automatically create Simpata projects when sales opportunities close in CRM system.

Solution: Use CRM webhooks to trigger a middleware service that calls Simpata API to create projects with client data, budget, and team assignments.

Result: Seamless sales-to-delivery handoff with zero manual project setup.

Corporate Directory Sync

Challenge: Keep Simpata employee records synchronized with corporate Active Directory or LDAP system.

Solution: Build a scheduled service that reads directory changes and updates Simpata via API, ensuring employee data stays current across all systems.

Result: Single source of truth for employee information with automatic synchronization.

Getting Started

Begin developing with Simpata APIs in four easy steps:

  1. Sign Up for Developer Access: Create a Simpata account or request developer credentials from your organization's Simpata administrator.
  2. Generate API Keys: Access your account settings to generate API keys or OAuth 2.0 credentials for your application.
  3. Review API Documentation: Explore our comprehensive API reference documentation with endpoint details, request/response examples, and authentication guides.
  4. Test in Sandbox: Use a trial account or sandbox environment to test API calls safely without affecting production data.

API Documentation Access

Full API documentation is available with interactive API explorers, code samples, and integration guides. Contact our support team for access credentials.

Developer Support

Get help when you need it:

  • Technical Documentation: Comprehensive API reference, tutorials, and best practices guides.
  • Code Samples: Working examples in multiple languages to jumpstart your development.
  • Developer Forums: Connect with other developers, share solutions, and get answers to common questions.
  • Dedicated Support: Enterprise customers get priority technical support from our API specialists.
  • Partner Network: Need help with a complex integration? Our certified partners specialize in Simpata implementations.

API Best Practices

Rate Limiting

Respect rate limits and implement exponential backoff for retries to ensure reliable integration.

Error Handling

Implement robust error handling for network issues, rate limits, and API errors with appropriate user feedback.

Secure Credentials

Never expose API keys in client-side code. Store credentials securely and rotate them regularly.

Pagination

Use pagination for large result sets to optimize performance and reduce memory usage.

Webhooks

Subscribe to webhooks for real-time updates instead of polling API endpoints repeatedly.

Versioning

Always specify API version in your requests to ensure consistent behavior as the API evolves.

Related Resources

Start Building with Simpata

Ready to build with Simpata? Access our API documentation and start integrating today. Join our developer community and create powerful solutions on top of Simpata's platform.

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