APIs might sound complicated, but here’s the simple version: an API (short for Application Programming Interface) is how different software tools talk to each other. Think of it like a universal translator that lets Proxi share data with your systems automatically, securely, and in real time.

With the launch of our new Proxi External API Gateway, integrating Proxi into your workflows just got a whole lot easier.

Why This Matters

If you have ever wished your maps could update themselves or wanted to pull data into Proxi from the tools you already use, this release is for you.

Here are just a few things you could do:

Automatically update a public events map when new events are published in your calendar system.
Sync business listings from your CRM or member directory straight into your Proxi maps.
Build a live “status map” of facilities, service requests, or community activations.
Use webhooks to trigger notifications whenever new check-ins or submissions happen on your map.
Automatically trigger the creation of new maps when new data hits your system. This is perfect for agencies, franchises, or multi-location organizations.

The result is less time spent copying and pasting data and more time creating value for your organization.

What’s New in the Proxi External API Gateway

We have had APIs before, but this release is designed for developers, partners, and customers who want speed, reliability, and great documentation. Here is what you will find:

🌐 External Facing: Purpose-built for partners and customers to integrate directly and securely with Proxi.
📖 User-Friendly Documentation: Get started fast with clear docs and code samples at Proxi API Docs.
🔗 Cleaner RESTful Endpoints: Predictable, simple endpoints for all the basics such as create, update, bulk, and delete.
⏱️ Rate Limiting and Controls: 60 requests per minute per key with organizational feature controls for stability.
🔑 Easy Authentication: API key-based access keeps things secure without extra hassle.
📬 Webhook Support: Get real-time event notifications for maps, forms, and challenges (reach out to us to configure).

What Problem Does It Solve?

Before this release, if you wanted to integrate Proxi with your other tools, it often required extra effort, workarounds, or manual updating. Now:

Data flows directly from your systems into your maps.
Maps stay fresh without daily maintenance.
Developers can build reliable integrations in hours instead of days.

This makes Proxi a true platform, not just a mapping tool.

Why You Should Care

Whether you are a tourism organization, a chamber of commerce, a marketing team, or a developer at an enterprise company, the new Proxi API Gateway gives you the flexibility to:

Keep your maps always up-to-date.
Extend Proxi functionality into your own products and websites.
Create unique, automated experiences that engage your community.
Scale your mapping projects by automatically spinning up new maps as your data grows.

✨ Pro tip: This is also where you can showcase creativity. Want to embed an automatically updating “best of” contest map? Or a real-time community events feed? The API makes it possible.