---
title: 'Client API'
description: 'API endpoints for client applications'
---

# Client API

The Client API provides endpoints for client applications to interact with Chatwoot, including managing contacts, conversations, and messages.

<Note>
Some of these APIs may not require authentication, while others may use alternative authentication methods.
</Note>

## Available Endpoints

The Client API includes endpoints for:

- **Contacts API** - APIs for managing contacts from client applications
- **Conversations API** - APIs for managing conversations from client applications
- **Messages API** - APIs for managing messages from client applications

## Authentication

Authentication requirements vary by endpoint. Refer to the specific endpoint documentation for details.

## Rate Limiting

Client API requests are subject to rate limiting. Implement appropriate retry logic in your applications.

## OpenAPI Specification

The complete OpenAPI specification for the Client API is available below:

<Card title="OpenAPI Specification" icon="file-code" href="/api-reference/client">
  View the complete OpenAPI specification for the Client API
</Card>

## Code Examples

```javascript
// Example: Creating a contact using the Client API
const response = await fetch('https://app.chatwoot.com/public/api/v1/inboxes/{inbox_identifier}/contacts', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    name: 'John Doe',
    email: 'john@example.com'
  })
});

const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);
```