> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.northreports.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Introduction

> Welcome to the North Reports API

# North Reports API

Build powerful integrations with the North Reports platform. Our RESTful API gives you programmatic access to create, manage, and automate your real estate reports.

## What you can do

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Create Reports" icon="file-plus">
    Automatically create North reports from your CRM or other data sources
  </Card>

  <Card title="Manage Comparables" icon="chart-mixed">
    Add and update comparable properties programmatically
  </Card>

  <Card title="Track Showings" icon="calendar">
    Sync showing schedules with your calendar apps
  </Card>

  <Card title="Import Social Data" icon="share-nodes">
    Pull in social media engagement metrics automatically
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Perfect for automation platforms

The North API works seamlessly with:

* **Zapier** - Connect North to 5,000+ apps
* **Make.com** - Build complex automation workflows
* **n8n** - Self-hosted workflow automation
* **Custom Applications** - Direct REST API integration

## Getting started

<Steps>
  <Step title="Get your API key">
    Generate an API key from your [Dashboard Settings > Integrations](https://northreports.com/dashboard/settings)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Make your first request">
    Test your connection by fetching your user info:

    ```bash theme={null}
    curl -X GET \
      https://api.northreports.com/v1/users/me \
      -H "Authorization: Bearer north_sk_live_YOUR_KEY"
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Explore the API">
    Browse the [API Reference](/api-reference/introduction) to see all available endpoints
  </Step>
</Steps>

## API Features

### Security

* Bearer token authentication
* Full access API keys (no granular permissions to manage)
* Automatic key rotation support
* All requests over HTTPS

### Rate Limiting

* 100 requests per hour
* Clear rate limit headers in every response

### Real-time Updates

* Webhook subscriptions for events
* Report published notifications
* Showing scheduled alerts

## Base URL

All API requests are made to:

```
https://api.northreports.com/v1
```

## Need help?

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  <Card title="API Reference" icon="book" href="/api-reference/introduction">
    Complete endpoint documentation
  </Card>

  <Card title="Support" icon="headset" href="mailto:support@northreports.com">
    Contact our support team
  </Card>
</CardGroup>