Developer API

What is the API?

API stands for Application Programming Interface and is a standardized way for different systems to communicate with one another.

Where is your API Documentation?

Our API documentation is located at http://sched.org/api

Which plan allows me to use the SCHED* API?

The API is available to users with the Basic package and higher.

What is the rate limit for accessing the API?

There are currently no rate limits for accessing the API.

What method does your API use?

The API uses the REST method.

Are there any limitations on using HTML in the API?

HTML data is not allowed for any of the fields unless clearly specified.

Why do you recommend deactivating an event instead of deleting it?

This is the recommend way of handling cancelled events as any existing links to this event clearly display
"[CANCELLED]" while still maintaining data integrity.

In what formats may I retrieve data?

Most data can be returned in CSV or JSON formats.

How do I use the API?

You will need your own developer to use the SCHED* API. The API documentation is located at sched.org/api. Email support@sched.org if you have any questions.

What is the API Key for?

The API Key allows developers to access the SCHED* API for seamless importing and exporting of data between databases.