REST APIs

Get started with SAP LeanIX REST APIs.

Overview

REST stands for Representational state transfer. REST APIs are web service APIs that adhere to the constraints of REST architecture. Learn more about REST.

SAP LeanIX offers a wide range of REST APIs. These APIs provide access to various resources, such as the Meta Model, Workspace settings, Users, Metrics, Surveys, and more.

Use REST APIs to integrate with systems that support RESTful interactions.

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Note

The endpoint base URL is different for different customers. It depends on the domain of your Workspace. In our documentation, the base URL appears as https://{SUBDOMAIN}.leanix.net. Learn more.

To work with your Fact Sheets and related data, use the GraphQL API.

Available APIs

To get an overview of our REST APIs and learn when to use each API, see REST APIs Overview.

Authentication

To learn how to authenticate to REST APIs, see Authentication to SAP LeanIX APIs.

OpenAPI Explorer

The OpenAPI Explorer allows you to discover SAP LeanIX REST APIs and try out requests right in your browser.

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Note

Because there are multiple instances of the SAP LeanIX app, the link to the OpenAPI Explorer differs for different customers. Navigate to the OpenAPI Explorer from your workspace.

To navigate to the OpenAPI Explorer from your Workspace:

  • On the user menu, select Administration. Under Discovery and Integrations, select Developer Tools, and then select Browse API.
    Navigate to the OpenAPI Explorer from Developer Tools in your Workspace
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  • On the user menu, select About LeanIX, and then select Browse API.
    Navigate to the OpenAPI Explorer from the user menu (About LeanIX option)

To browse available APIs in the OpenAPI Explorer, use the menu in the upper-right corner.

Browse available REST APIs in the OpenAPI Explorer

Browse available REST APIs in the OpenAPI Explorer

Use Cases

SAP LeanIX REST APIs provide access to various resources. You can use them to import and export data, set up integrations, and automate workflows for your organization.

Here are some example use cases: