Developer Resources
Documentation for developers who want to integrate with RTC Collector or build on top of it.
Public API Coming Soon
The public API is still in development. What's here is preliminary and might change. Sign up for the developer newsletter to know when it launches.
Developer Resources
API Documentation
RESTful API for programmatic access to collection and marketplace features.
Webhooks
Real-time event notifications for marketplace transactions and collection updates. Coming soon.
Integration Guides
Step-by-step tutorials for common integration scenarios. Coming soon.
Quick Start (Coming Soon)
Once the API launches, here's how it'll work:
- Generate API keys in your account settings
- Authenticate and make your first request
- Browse the endpoint documentation
- Set up webhooks for real-time updates
Planned API Features
Collection Management
Standard CRUD operations for collection items, image uploads, linking to the master database, managing item relationships, and advanced filtering.
Marketplace Integration
Create listings, submit offers, respond to offers, track transactions, and receive webhook notifications for marketplace events.
User & Account
Access user profiles, check subscription status, view transaction history, and update account settings.
Search & Analytics
Search across collections with filters, get collection value data, check market prices, and analyze trends.
Authentication (Planned)
The API will use OAuth 2.0 with token-based auth, permission scopes, refresh tokens, and per-key rate limiting.
Rate Limits (Planned)
| Tier | Requests/Hour | Burst Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Free (Hobbyist) | 100 | 10/min |
| Collector | 1,000 | 50/min |
| Enthusiast | 10,000 | 200/min |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom |
SDK & Libraries (Planned)
Official SDKs will be available for:
- JavaScript/TypeScript (Node.js & Browser)
- Python
- Go
- Ruby
Community SDKs for other languages welcome!
Use Cases
Inventory Management - Sync your RTC collection with external databases or spreadsheets.
Price Tracking - Build tools that track item values over time.
Automated Listings - Create marketplace listings automatically based on your own rules.
Analytics & Reporting - Generate custom reports and charts from your collection data.
Insurance Documentation - Export detailed collection data for insurance purposes.
Third-Party Apps - Build companion apps for the community.
Developer Community
Resources
- Developer Forum: forum.retrotechcollection.com/developers
- GitHub: github.com/rtccollector
- Stack Overflow: Tag questions with
rtc-collector
Stay Updated
- Developer Newsletter: Subscribe here
- Changelog: Track API updates and changes
Support
For developer-specific questions:
- Email: [email protected]
- Discord: #developers channel
Contributing
Some parts of RTC Collector are open source, including API client libraries, integration examples, and this documentation.
Security researchers can report vulnerabilities to [email protected]. We have a PGP key for encrypted reports and follow responsible disclosure.
Terms & Guidelines
API Terms of Service
When you use the API, follow the rate limits, attribute RTC Collector in your app, don't abuse it, and comply with our general terms.
Full API Terms will be published when the API launches.
Developer Guidelines
Respect user privacy, keep your API credentials secure, handle errors properly, use webhooks efficiently, and cache responses when it makes sense.
Enterprise Solutions
Need custom integration or higher limits?
Enterprise API
Need custom rate limits, dedicated support, SLAs, white-label options, or advanced features? Contact [email protected].
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Need Help?
- 📧 Developer Support: [email protected]
- 💬 Community Forum: forum.retrotechcollection.com
- 📖 General Docs: Back to Documentation