Basics
The Standards API provides OAuth 2.0-protected access to your workspace, projects, styles, files, and page content. Use it to feed brand data into enterprise search tools, build custom workflows, or integrate with any system that needs structured access to your guidelines. For full API documentation including authentication, endpoints, and testing, see the API reference.When to use the API
The API is designed for scenarios where you need:- Automated syncing — Keep external systems up to date with your latest published guidelines
- Search indexing — Feed brand content into tools like Glean, Elasticsearch, or internal search platforms
- Custom integrations — Build internal tools that pull brand data programmatically
- Data pipelines — Include brand information in automated workflows
What you can access
| Endpoint | Description |
|---|---|
| Workspace | Retrieve workspace information |
| Projects | List all projects in a workspace |
| Project | Get project details including publish status |
| Styles | Retrieve color and typography style definitions |
| Files | List uploaded files with metadata (fonts, images) |
| Pages | List pages and retrieve page content as markdown |
Getting started
Create an API key
Follow the API key creation guide to generate a client ID and secret from your workspace settings.
Retrieve an access token
Use the OAuth 2.0 client credentials flow to get a bearer token. See API requests for details.