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Makini is a unified API platform for industrial systems integration. We provide connectivity to over 2,000 ERP, CMMS, and WMS systems through a single, standardized API. Instead of building separate integrations for each system, you connect once to Makini and gain access to all supported platforms. This approach transforms integration projects that typically cost tens of thousands of dollars and take months into a manageable operational expense with deployment times of 1-2 weeks.
All API requests require authentication via bearer token. After successfully connecting a system through Makini's authentication module, you receive an API token. Include this token in the Authorization header of your requests: `Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN`. Each connection has a unique token, allowing you to manage multiple customer connections independently. Tokens remain valid as long as the underlying system credentials are valid and the connection is active. If a customer changes their system credentials, you'll need to reconnect to obtain a new token.
Makini uses standard HTTP status codes and structured error responses. Error responses include an error code (e.g., `AUTHENTICATION_FAILED`, `RATE_LIMIT_EXCEEDED`), error type for categorization, a human-readable error message, and a unique request ID for support inquiries. Common status codes include 400 for invalid requests, 401 for authentication failures, 403 for permission issues, 429 for rate limiting, 500 for server errors, and 503 for service unavailability. Use the error code for programmatic error handling rather than parsing error messages. The request ID helps our support team quickly identify and investigate specific issues.
Makini supports create, read, update, and delete (CRUD) operations, though availability varies by system and entity type. Most systems support creating and updating core entities like purchase orders, work orders, and inventory items. Read operations are universally supported across all entity types. Delete operations are less commonly supported due to system constraints—many industrial systems use soft deletes or status changes rather than true deletion. Update operations may be limited to specific fields depending on system configuration and business rules. For example, some systems prevent modifying purchase orders after approval. We recommend validating specific operation support for your use case during the technical deep dive.
