API Documentation

Source Parts API Documentation

Welcome to the Source Parts API documentation! Our API provides programmatic access to our comprehensive electronics component database, allowing you to integrate real-time inventory, pricing, and technical specifications into your applications.

Quick Start Guide

Getting started with the Source Parts API is straightforward:

1. Authentication - Obtain your API key from your account dashboard
2. Make Requests - Use standard HTTP methods to interact with our endpoints
3. Process Responses - Handle JSON responses with component data, pricing, and availability

Key API Features

• Component Search - Search our database of millions of electronic components
• Real-time Pricing - Get up-to-date pricing from multiple suppliers
• Inventory Tracking - Check availability and stock levels
• Technical Specifications - Access detailed component specifications and datasheets
• BOM Processing - Upload and process Bill of Materials (BOMs) programmatically
• Quote Management - Create and manage quotes through the API

Authentication

The Source Parts API uses API keys for authentication. Include your API key in the request headers:

Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY
Content-Type: application/json

Base URL

All API requests should be made to:

https://api.source.parts/v1/

Rate Limits

To ensure optimal performance for all users, our API implements rate limiting:

• Free Tier: 1,000 requests per hour
• Professional: 10,000 requests per hour
• Enterprise: Custom limits available

Example Request

Here's a simple example of searching for components:

curl -X GET "https://api.source.parts/v1/components/search?q=STM32F407" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json"

SDKs and Libraries

We provide official SDKs for popular programming languages:

• JavaScript/Node.js - npm install @sourceparts/api-client
• Python - pip install sourceparts-api
• PHP - composer require sourceparts/api-client
• Java - Available via Maven Central

Support and Resources

Need help with the API? We're here to support you:

• Interactive Documentation - docs/api - Try endpoints directly in your browser
• Code Examples - Comprehensive examples in multiple programming languages
• Developer Support - Email dev@source.parts for technical questions
• Status Page - Monitor API uptime and performance at status.source.parts