GridShape has a powerful HTTP API that allows you to create, edit and delete nodes on your system diagrams all in realtime.
How to use the API
A shape is any diagram in your organization. Each shape has a unique guid identifier which can be found the url of the page when you open a shape or in the settings of your shape.
A node is any item in your diagram. This is true for arrows, icons, text, databases, servers, etc. Each node has a unique id within the properties. This unique id is used when making an API request.
Getting started
To connect to the API you need a GridShape API Key. To generate a new key, go to your Account Page and click the create button.
Your request can append your API key as a query parameter