How to Use the Maybe* API: A Developer's Guide 💻
By Polly Barnfield, OBE, CEO of Maybe*
The Maybe* API empowers developers to embed intelligent agents directly within their technology ecosystems—from customer-facing apps to backend workflows—while maintaining full control over functionality. Whether you're automating customer support queries or integrating advanced analytics pipelines into enterprise systems, our API provides unparalleled flexibility for custom deployments.
This guide walks you through everything you need to know to get started with the Maybe* API.
What Can You Do With the Maybe* API?
Our API is designed for developers who want to integrate Maybe* services into their own applications. Key capabilities include:
Account management: Access and manage your Maybe* account details
User interactions: Retrieve and work with user information
AI agent integration: Create conversations with your custom AI agents
Seamless workflow automation: Connect Maybe* intelligence to your existing systems
Getting Started: Generating Your API Key
Before making any API calls, you'll need to generate an API key. Here's how:
Steps to Create an API Key
Access Settings from within your
Navigate to the 'Settings' section in your Maybe* account
Go to Integrations
Within the settings menu, find and click on the 'Integrations' section
Create API Key
Look for the 'Create API Key' option
If you haven't created an API key before, you'll see a 'Create' button - click this to generate your new key
Important Security Note: Your API key grants access to your Maybe* account and services. Keep it confidential and never expose it in public repositories, client-side code, or unsecured locations.
Accessing the API Documentation
Our comprehensive API documentation is available through Postman, making it easy to explore endpoints and test requests.
How to Access API Documentation
Understanding API Endpoints
The Maybe* API offers several key endpoints to help you build powerful integrations:
Core Endpoints
GET Account Details
Retrieve information about your Maybe* account
Useful for verification and account management
GET Users
Access user details associated with your account
Essential for managing user-specific interactions
GET Agents
Retrieve information about your custom AI agents
Use this to identify which agents to use in conversations
Create Conversations
The heart of AI interaction through our API
To create an AI conversation:
Select your desired agent
Specify the account and user
Create a conversation
Initiate a chat within that conversation
Building Your First Integration
When building with the Maybe* API, follow this basic workflow:
Authentication: Include your API key in the request header
Account Verification: Call the account endpoint to ensure proper connection
Agent Selection: Retrieve and select the appropriate AI agent for your use case
Conversation Creation: Establish a new conversation context
Message Exchange: Send user inputs and receive AI responses
Best Practices for API Usage
For optimal performance and security:
Secure Your Credentials: Store your API key securely and never expose it in client-side code
Implement Rate Limiting: Respect API rate limits and implement appropriate error handling
Cache When Possible: Reduce API calls by caching static information like agent listings
Stay Updated: Regularly review our API documentation for new features and updates
Test Thoroughly: Always test your integrations in a development environment before production deployment
Conclusion
The Maybe* API offers powerful capabilities for developers to integrate our AI platform into their applications. By following this guide, you can quickly leverage the power of the Maybe* conversational AI agents in your systems.
Refer to our comprehensive API documentation, available in Postman, for detailed endpoint specifications, request/response formats, and code examples.
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