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The Scoutline API is designed to be extensible, allowing law firms to build custom integrations with existing billing, CRM, or legacy database systems.

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Authentication

Scoutline uses AWS Cognito for secure identity management. All API requests must include a valid Cogito-managed bearer token in the Authorization header. 
'Authorization': 'Bearer <YOUR_COGNITO_TOKEN>'
To retrieve a token, authenticate your service account via the Cognito identity endpoint using your client credentials.

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API Principles

  • RESTful Architecture: Follows standard HTTP methods and status codes.
  • Strictly Typed Requests: All inputs are validated against our internal schema to prevent errors in legal workflows.
  • Granular Permissions: API tokens are scoped to specific firm subdomains and resources.

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Key Integration Areas

Document Drafting

Programmatically trigger document drafting based on external data inputs.

Vault Management

Automate the movement of discovery files into the hardened S3 Vault.

Audit Retrieval

Retrieve granular audit logs for internal compliance or billing reports.

Canvas Intelligence

Query the Intelligence Canvas for case structures and evidence mapping.

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Rate Limits

To ensure high-performance for all firms, the API implements strict rate limits. Please use our SDKs for automatic retry logic and backoff handling.