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FAQ
Quick answers to the questions we get most often.
Access and keys#
Is the API free?
Yes. Using the Linework Open API is free, within the limits and quotas.
Why do I need to request access?
Every bot acts on a real social network with real people. A short review keeps spam and abuse out and helps us understand what developers build. Approved access lets you create keys right away.
How long does approval take?
We aim to review requests within a few working days. You see the status in Settings → Developers.
I lost my API key. Can you show it again?
No. Keys are shown only once and we store only a hash. Revoke the lost key and create a new one.
Can I change the scopes of a key?
No. Create a new key with the scopes you need, switch your integration to it, then revoke the old key. You can have up to 5 active keys.
Can I act on behalf of other Linework users (OAuth)?
Not in v1. A key always acts as the account that created it. If you need it, tell us at developers@linework.app.
What the API can do#
Can I make payments or use the wallet?
No. Payments, wallet, tokens and transfers are not available through the API, by design. Bloop orders are paid by buyers in the app; with the API you manage products, stock and shipping.
Do actions through the API earn rewards?
No. Posts, likes, comments and follows made through the API do not earn activity rewards.
Can my bot send messages to anyone?
No. A bot can write only to people who already wrote in that conversation or who follow the account. See the anti-spam rule.
Can I read data of all users, for research or analytics?
No. Bulk collection of data (scraping) is not allowed, through the API or otherwise. See the API Terms.
Are there webhooks?
Not yet: poll the list endpoints at a reasonable interval (for example every 30–60 seconds). Webhooks are on our list.
Can I call the API from a browser or a mobile app?
Do not. The key would be visible to anyone. Call the API from your server and let your app talk to your server.
Errors and limits#
I get 403 PROFILE_INCOMPLETE.
Write endpoints need an account with a profile photo and a cover. Add them in the app and try again.
I get 401 on every call.
Check the header: exactly Authorization: Bearer lwk_…, with no quotes or spaces in the key. Make sure the key was not revoked.
I need more than 50 posts a day.
Write to developers@linework.app with your use case. Higher limits are evaluated case by case.
Support#
How do I get help?
Email developers@linework.app with the endpoint, the time of the request (UTC) and the error code. Never send your API key.