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

# Getting Started with the API

> Learn how to integrate CardClan's API into your applications for automated card delivery.

# Getting Started with the CardClan API

Welcome to the CardClan API documentation. The CardClan API enables you to programmatically send personalized digital cards, manage workflows, and integrate CardClan's powerful card delivery system into your applications and automation platforms.

## What you can build

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  <Card title="Automated Card Delivery" icon="envelope" href="/examples/send-card">
    Send personalized cards automatically based on triggers in your CRM, forms, or other applications.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Dynamic Card URLs" icon="link" href="/examples/get-card-url">
    Generate unique, personalized card URLs for sharing via any channel.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## API Features

The CardClan Integration API provides:

* **Bearer Token Authentication** - Secure API access with integration keys
* **Card Management** - Access and send cards from your CardClan workspaces
* **Merge Tags** - Personalize cards with dynamic recipient data
* **Email Integration** - Send via your configured email accounts or CardClan's default
* **Webhook Support** - Real-time notifications for card events
* **RESTful Design** - Clean, predictable API endpoints with JSON responses

## Base URL

All API endpoints are relative to:

```
https://api.cardclan.com/api
```

## Authentication

Before you can start using the API, you'll need to authenticate your requests. CardClan uses Bearer token authentication.

<Card title="Authentication Guide" icon="key" href="/authentication">
  Learn how to authenticate your API requests
</Card>

## Quick Start

1. **[Get your API token](/authentication)** - Set up authentication
2. **[Send your first card](/examples/send-card)** - Try the API with a simple example
3. **[Explore the API reference](/api-reference/integration/overview)** - Detailed endpoint documentation

## Need Help?

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  <Card title="Help Center" icon="question-circle" href="/help/general-support/clear-cookies-cache-chrome">
    Browse our help documentation for common questions
  </Card>

  <Card title="Contact Support" icon="envelope" href="mailto:hello@cardclan.io">
    Get in touch with our support team
  </Card>
</CardGroup>