# About the Patchworks Core API

The API for the Patchworks iPaaS (integration platform as a service) is designed under [MACH Alliance](https://machalliance.org/) principles, ensuring that every function available through the dashboard can be accessed programmatically.

The Patchworks Core API is a RESTful JSON API. This is the same API that powers the dashboard. With secure, real-time connectivity and access to any system or data source, the Core API provides dashboard functionality on your terms.

## Download our API specification

The Patchworks Core OpenAPI specification (and associated reference documentation) is synced with our regular releases. You can download the latest OpenAPI specification via the link below:

<a href="https://openapi.gitbook.com/o/QK9606D86GQKTsWinNMs/spec/patchworks-core-api.yaml" class="button primary">Download OpenAPI Specification</a>

## Postman

If you prefer working with Postman, this same documentation can be found in Postman using the link below:

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