Getting Started with the API

API Introduction

The Parsewise API opens up endless possibilities for integrating documentation into your existing workflows. This lesson introduces the REST API, authentication methods, and basic concepts you'll need to start building custom integrations.

API Architecture Overview

The Parsewise API follows RESTful principles with JSON responses. All endpoints are accessible via HTTPS at api.parsewise.ru. The API supports standard HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) and uses conventional HTTP response codes to indicate success or failure.

Authentication and API Keys

Security is paramount when working with APIs. Parsewise uses API key authentication with optional OAuth2 for user-specific actions. To get started:

• Generate API keys from your account settings
• Set appropriate scopes for each key
• Include keys in the Authorization header
• Rotate keys regularly for security

Your First API Call

Let's start with a simple search query. Using curl or your favorite HTTP client, you can search documents with a single API call. The response includes document metadata, content snippets, and relevance scores. From here, you can build more complex integrations that automate your documentation workflows.