> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.verkada.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.verkada.com/command/organization-settings/verkada-command-api.md).

# Verkada Command API

Learn how the Verkada API allows other applications to interface with Verkada

The [Verkada Application Programmer Interface (API)](https://apidocs.verkada.com/reference/introduction) allows you to programmatically interact with the Command platform and Verkada devices. This enables you to extract data, automate tasks, and integrate with other products in a secure and scalable way.

The API is **RE**presentational **S**tate **T**ransfer (REST)-based, returns JavaScript Object Notation (JSON)-encoded responses and uses standard Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTP) response codes.

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**Prefer to see it in action?** Check out the [video tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfpREEcj11M).
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