Developer's API Key

The Developer’s API key is a unique signature that identifies you as the developer when using SmartBots’ HTTP API.


Every HTTP API command requires this key, and you’ll use the same one in all your scripts.

Details

Imagine you’ve created a device that controls bots and plan to sell it.
You’ll need three elements for your device to communicate with SmartBots:

  1. Developer’s key — identifies the developer of the device.

  2. Customer’s bot name — specifies which bot the script will control.

  3. Customer’s bot access code — authorizes that the script has permission to control that specific bot.

You (the developer) always use the same Developer Key in all your devices.
The bot name and access code will differ for each customer — typically stored in a configuration notecard.

Obtaining the Key

  1. Log in to your SmartBots account.

  2. Open the left menu:
    Business Tools → For Developers

  3. Locate your unique Developer’s API Key displayed at the top of the page.


Developing for Yourself?

Even if you’re not selling devices to others, you still need a Developer’s Key.
Use it in all your HTTP API commands to authenticate your bot control requests.