# Using the Patchworks Core API

## Introduction

The Patchworks Core API provides programmatic access to functions that you would otherwise perform in [the dashboard](https://app.wearepatchworks.com/login). If you haven't done so already, [register for a Patchworks account](https://app.wearepatchworks.com/register) and build some process flows! 

## In this section

* [Authentication](/product-documentation/api-reference/getting-started/using-the-patchworks-core-api/authentication.md)
* [Rate & usage limits](/product-documentation/api-reference/getting-started/using-the-patchworks-core-api/rate-and-usage-limits.md)
* [Common functionality](/product-documentation/api-reference/getting-started/using-the-patchworks-core-api/common-functionality.md)
* [Common headers](/product-documentation/api-reference/getting-started/using-the-patchworks-core-api/common-headers.md)
* [Errors](/product-documentation/api-reference/getting-started/using-the-patchworks-core-api/errors.md)


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