frappe-api-development

Name: frappe-api-development
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Author: lubus

Build secure REST and RPC APIs in Frappe with authentication and permission checks.

48|17|Updated Feb 7, 2026

Search Tags:#authentication #api #permissions #rest #rpc #frappe #doctype

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npx skills add https://github.com/lubusIN/agent-skills --skill frappe-api-development

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Skill: frappe-api-development
Source: https://github.com/lubusIN/agent-skills/tree/main/skills/frappe/frappe-api-development
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lubusIN/agent-skills --skill frappe-api-development

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Build secure REST and RPC APIs in Frappe with proper authentication and permission handling.

Core Features & Use Cases

Supports built-in REST endpoints for DocType CRUD and custom RPC methods via @frappe.whitelist.
Enforces authentication, permissions, and input validation to protect data and business logic.
Use cases include exposing business logic to frontends, integrating with external systems via APIs or webhooks, and building scalable external integrations.

Quick Start

Install and configure a new API endpoint by whitelisting a Python function and applying permission checks in your Frappe app.

Frequently Asked Questions about frappe-api-development

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

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How do I create secure REST and RPC APIs in Frappe?▼

To create secure REST and RPC APIs in Frappe, you whitelist a Python function using @frappe.whitelist and apply explicit permission checks. This exposes your custom endpoints while enforcing authentication, input validation, and error handling to protect business logic.

How does Frappe handle API authentication and permission checks for external integrations?▼

Frappe handles API authentication and permission checks by enforcing strict user validation before accessing whitelisted methods or REST endpoints. This ensures external systems interacting via webhooks or APIs only expose authorized business logic and protect data.

What is the difference between built-in REST endpoints and custom RPC methods in Frappe?▼

Built-in REST endpoints in Frappe handle standard DocType CRUD operations automatically, whereas custom RPC methods use @frappe.whitelist to expose specific Python functions and custom business logic via the API for external systems.

Can I use Frappe APIs to expose business logic to external frontends and webhooks?▼

Yes, you can use Frappe APIs to expose business logic to external frontends and webhooks. By whitelisting Python functions and applying input validation, you securely integrate external systems and build scalable external connections.

What deployment considerations and limitations exist when building Frappe APIs?▼

Deployment considerations for Frappe APIs include ensuring proper authentication, enforcing strict permission checks, and implementing robust input validation and error handling. These precautions prevent unauthorized data access and protect exposed business logic during external integration.