# API

## I am interested in Intratec API...how do I proceed? {#i-am-interested-in-intratec-api-how-do-i-proceed}

The Intratec API is available for **Advanced** plan subscribers.

**New Subscribers:**

1. Purchase the Advanced plan for the desired product at [www.intratec.us](https://www.intratec.us/)
2. Invite users to the subscription
3. Set a user with the Developer role
4. Read the API documentation
5. Test using the sandbox environment
6. Integrate with your systems

**Current Subscribers (Starter or Pro plan):**

1. Upgrade to the Advanced plan first
2. Then follow the steps above to set up API access

## How to Set User with Developer Role? {#how-to-set-user-with-developer-role}

The subscription **Owner** or **Admin** must follow these steps:

1. Log in at [www.intratec.us](https://www.intratec.us/) with email and password (top-menu)
2. Click on "Users Management" in the left menu
3. Locate the subscription and click on "Manage Users"
4. Click the "Developer" button next to the desired user

![Assigning the Developer role to a user](/static/gifs/set-developer-role-assigning-user.gif)

!!!secondary
Only one developer is allowed per subscription. Using a shared corporate email for the developer role is recommended.
!!!

## Intratec API and Workflow Orchestration Tools Compatibility {#intratec-api-and-workflow-orchestration-tools-compatibility}

The Intratec API is highly compatible with popular workflow orchestration tools, including:

- **Microsoft Logic Apps**
- **N8N**
- **Zapier**

## How much does the Intratec API cost? {#how-much-does-the-intratec-api-cost}

The Intratec API is **free** for Advanced Plan subscribers. There is no additional cost beyond the Advanced Plan subscription.

- **Starter** and **Pro** plan subscribers must upgrade to the Advanced Plan to access the API
- A monthly data request limit applies based on the subscription

## Can I have support on the Intratec data integrations? {#can-i-have-support-on-the-intratec-data-integrations}

Contact Intratec support for any issues with data integrations. When reaching out, provide a detailed description of the issue you are experiencing.

**Available resources:**

- PDF documentation
- Developer portal
- Excel Add-In video tutorials
- Power BI video tutorials

## How easy is it to integrate Intratec APIs into my system? {#how-easy-is-it-to-integrate-intratec-apis-into-my-system}

The Intratec API follows consistent standards that developers are already familiar with, making it straightforward to set up and integrate. It is a standard **REST API** that returns **JSON** responses.

**Compatible programming languages:**

- JavaScript
- Python
- Ruby
- C#
- PHP
- Go
- R

**Additional compatibility:**

- Power BI "Get Data > Web" connector
- GitHub examples available for reference
- Common workflow and internal automation systems can consume the API without requiring proprietary tooling

## How customizable are the API requests? {#how-customizable-are-the-api-requests}

**Currency and unit selection** is available for the following products:

- Primary Commodity Prices
- Energy Price References
- Industry Economics Worldwide (IEW) Utilities

**Currency and unit selection is not available** for:

- Plant Construction Cost Indexes
- Plant Location Factors

**Note:** Date selection is not available for API requests.

## How should I use the Intratec APIs to retrieve data? {#how-should-i-use-the-intratec-apis-to-retrieve-data}

1. **Generate a token** to authenticate your requests
2. **Use the Series Info** endpoint to discover available data series
3. **Request data** via the Series Values or Series History endpoints (up to **40 series per request**)
4. **Process the data** in your application or workflow

## What data can I access through the APIs? {#what-data-can-i-access-through-the-apis}

The API provides access to the **same data** available through the online charts. You can check the available data series under your subscription to see what is accessible.

## When are the APIs down for maintenance? {#when-are-the-apis-down-for-maintenance}

**Scheduled maintenance** occurs on the following days each month:

- **15th** of the month
- **25th** of the month
- **Release day** for each product

**Maintenance hours:** 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM US Central Time