api-basics

Documents REST API authentication and endpoints for Kinetic Platform v1/v2.

Updated Feb 24, 2026
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Skill: api-basics
Source: https://github.com/kineticdata/kinetic-platform-ai-skills/tree/main/skills/platform/api-basics
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kineticdata/kinetic-platform-ai-skills --skill api-basics

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill demystifies the Kinetic Platform's REST APIs, providing clear guidance on authentication, endpoint usage, and data handling to enable seamless integration and automation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • API Authentication: Understand Basic Auth and OAuth 2.0 flows for Core, Task, and Integrator APIs.
  • Endpoint Reference: Access detailed lists of Core API v1 and Task API v2 endpoints for common operations like managing submissions, kapps, and workflows.
  • Submission Patching: Learn how to precisely control submission timestamps and values during creation or updates, ideal for data migrations.
  • Use Case: You need to programmatically create a large number of submissions for a new product launch. This Skill provides the exact API calls and parameters needed to efficiently create these submissions, including setting custom createdAt and submittedAt timestamps.

Quick Start

Use the api-basics skill to find the correct API endpoint for retrieving a list of all users in the current space.

Frequently Asked Questions about api-basics

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I authenticate REST API requests to the Kinetic Platform?

Kinetic Platform REST API authentication supports both Basic Auth and OAuth 2.0 flows. You can use these methods to authenticate requests across the Core, Task, and Integrator APIs for secure platform integration.

What endpoints are available for managing kapps and submissions in the Kinetic Platform?

The Kinetic Platform provides Core API v1 and Task API v2 endpoints for managing kapps, forms, and submissions. These endpoints allow you to retrieve, create, and manipulate platform resources programmatically.

Can I set custom timestamps when creating or updating Kinetic Platform submissions?

Yes, you can patch Kinetic Platform submissions with custom timestamps. By using advanced submission patching techniques during creation or updates, you can precisely control values like `createdAt` and `submittedAt` for data migrations.

How do I use query parameters for efficient data retrieval in the Kinetic REST API?

The Kinetic REST API allows the use of query parameters to efficiently retrieve and manipulate data. Addressing common gotchas and applying the correct parameters ensures you extract only the necessary data from your kapps and forms.

Does the Kinetic Platform REST API support bulk submission creation for data migrations?

Yes, the Kinetic Platform REST API is suitable for programmatically creating a large number of submissions. This is ideal for data migrations or new product launches, allowing efficient batch creation with exact API calls and parameters.