Numbers API

What’s an API Anyway?

Think of an API (Application Programming Interface) like a data courier between two systems. It takes numbers from tools your team already uses—like a CRM, spreadsheet, or billing system—and drops them into Align so you don’t have to update them manually.

What’s the Align Numbers API?

The Numbers API is Align’s way of letting your systems talk to Align’s Metrics.

  • You define the key data you want tracked (revenue, leads, hours, etc.)

  • Your tech team sets up a connection using the API

  • That data flows into your Metrics, which then powers:

    • 📈 KPI Cards

    • ✅ Priorities & Critical Numbers

    • 🎯 Quarterly & Annual OPSP Targets

No more manual updates. Just always up-to-date performance data.

Why It Matters for You

  • ✅ Real-time data: Always know where you stand

  • ⏱️ Less manual work: No more weekly KPI chasing

  • 🔄 Tighter alignment: Everyone sees the same numbers, across all dashboards

What You Need to Do

If you’re not technical, that’s okay. Here’s your role:

  1. Identify the data you want to bring into Align (what Metrics matter most)

  2. Coordinate with your admin or ops lead to prioritize those Metrics

  3. Review your dashboards once data starts flowing to ensure things look right

🔗 Administrator resource: Numbers API FAQ

🔗 Developer resource: Numbers API FAQ

💻 Developer Overview

If you’re a developer, here’s a quick look:

  • Base URL: https://api.aligntoday.com

  • Authentication: Token + API Key required in headers

  • Supported actions:

    • GET Metrics

    • POST to create Metrics or insert historical values

    • PUT to update existing Metrics

  • Data format: JSON

  • Rate limits: 60 requests/minute, 10,000/day

  • Full integration guides: Available in SDKs (Node, Python, C#, PHP)

📌 Important Note:
API usage is designed for experienced developers. Align’s API is a hands-off integration—our technical support team does not provide troubleshooting or development assistance related to API usage. Please ensure your development team can independently implement and maintain the integration.

📨 Ready to Connect? Send This to Your Dev Team

Use the message below as a starting point when requesting help from your developer or IT team to connect your system to Align using the Numbers API.

Subject: Request to connect our data system to Align Metrics API

Hi [Developer Name],

We’d like to automate our KPI tracking in Align by integrating data from [System XYZ] using Align’s Numbers API.

Here’s what we want to achieve:
– Push specific data points (e.g., revenue, active clients, churn) from [System XYZ] into Align Metrics
– Automate updates for KPI Cards, Priorities, and OPSP targets
– Ensure we’re using secure token-based auth and proper API key management

Resources:
– API Guide: https://application.aligntoday.com/Application/Help.aspx?ID=323
– You should have received a JSON credentials file with our access token, refresh token, and API key.

Let me know what you need to get started. Thanks!