Developer Docs

Everything you need to ship DER software

Quickstart guide, full API reference, protocol adapters, and sandbox access.

Quickstart Guide

Get from API key to your first normalized device telemetry call in under 15 minutes. Covers authentication, device onboarding, and your first API call.

API Reference

Complete reference for every endpoint in the Derapi REST API. Includes request/response schemas, error codes, and rate limit documentation.

Sandbox Access

Access the Derapi sandbox with a simulated fleet of solar arrays, EV chargers, and smart thermostats. Test every API endpoint without touching production hardware.

Changelog

Detailed notes on every Derapi API update — new vendor integrations, schema changes, deprecation notices, and protocol adapter improvements.

Protocol Adapters

Technical reference for each supported communication protocol: IEEE 2030.5, OpenADR 2.0a/b, OCPP 1.6/2.0, Modbus/TCP, and vendor-specific REST/MQTT bridges.

Credential Vault Guide

How to onboard device vendor credentials into the Derapi vault, manage credential rotation, and audit vault access logs.

Need API access to start?

Request a Derapi API key and we'll get you sandbox access within one business day.