The Smokeball Developer Platform provides the tools and resources needed to build powerful integrations and extensions for Smokeball’s legal practice management software. Whether you’re creating custom workflows, integrating with third-party services, or building new features, our platform gives you the access and capabilities you need.

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What is the Smokeball Developer Platform?

The Smokeball Developer Platform is a comprehensive suite of tools and services designed to help developers:

• Build integrations with Smokeball’s core features
• Extend Smokeball’s functionality
• Create custom solutions for legal practices
• Connect Smokeball with other legal tech tools

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Platform Organization

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Developer Console

The Smokeball Developer Console is your central hub for managing your development projects:

• Create and configure new apps
• Set up authentication
• Manage API keys and credentials
• Monitor app usage and performance
• Submit apps for review
• Manage app versions

Access the Developer Console

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Smokeball API

The Smokeball REST API is a powerful interface that enables seamless integration with our practice management platform. Use it to:

• Build solutions that streamline legal workflows
• Create document automation systems
• Develop sophisticated portals and communication tools
• Design custom reporting and analytics solutions for deeper business insights

Our webhooks enable real-time event notifications. Use webhooks to:

• Keep your systems in sync
• Automate document workflows when files are uploaded, modified or shared
• Build powerful integrations that respond to changes of Smokeball resources
• Create reliable solutions that track critical events

Read the docs

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Smokeball Client SDK

Our Client SDKs enable direct communication with Smokeball applications across different platforms:

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Desktop SDK

• Native integration with Smokeball Desktop
• Access to local data and features
• Real-time event handling
• Custom UI components

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Web SDK

• Browser-based integration
• Access to local data and features
• Real-time event handling
• Cross-platform compatibility

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Mobile SDK (coming soon!)

• iOS and Android support
• Offline capabilities
• Push notifications
• Mobile-optimized features

Read the docs

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Getting Started

1. Request access

   For Partners

   • Apply to join the Smokeball Partner Program
   • Complete the preapproval process
   • Set up your development environment
   • Access the Developer Console

   For Firms

   • Request API access through your Smokeball account manager
   • Access the Developer Console

2. Choose your integration path

   • API for cloud-based integrations
   • Webhooks for event-driven workflows
   • Client SDK for direct app integration with Smokeball Desktop, Web, and Mobile apps through our plugin architecture

3. Build and test

   • Use our development tools
   • Test in our staging environment
   • Follow security best practices
   • Publish your app for review
   • Launch your app in our marketplace!

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Keeping Informed

Stay up to date with platform changes and status:

• Status - Real-time platform status
• Changelog - Latest updates and changes
• Blog - Product updates and company news

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Resources

• API Documentation
• SDK Documentation
• Support Portal