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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

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