Overview
Smartsheet's REST API lets you read and write spreadsheet-style data including rows, columns, and attachments from an online work management platform. It is commonly used to automate project tracking, sync data from other systems, or export reports to external tools. OAuth authentication means you will need to register an app in the Smartsheet Developer Portal before making any calls.
Beginner Tip
Start with a personal access token (simpler than full OAuth) by going to Account > Personal Settings > API Access in Smartsheet — this lets you skip the OAuth flow entirely for personal scripts.
Available Data
The kind of data this API exposes, based on its documentation. We could not call the endpoint to confirm the exact field names.
Example Response
Illustrative shape only — we were not able to call this endpoint (it requires credentials or exposes no public sample URL), so the fields below show the kind of data this API returns rather than a recorded response.
{
"status": "success",
"data": {
"result": "Data from Smartsheet",
"description": "Allows you to programmatically access and Smartsheet data and account information",
"timestamp": "2025-01-15T10:00:00Z"
}
} Field Reference
id Unique identifier for the sheet name Display name of the sheet rows List of row objects, each containing cells with column values columns Column definitions including title, type, and index modifiedAt Last modification timestamp for the sheet Implementation Example
Calls a real endpoint of this API. Replace any placeholder credentials with your own key.
const url = "https://api.smartsheet.com/2.0/sheets";
// Replace headers or query params with the values required by this API.
const response = await fetch(url, {
headers: {
"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
}
});
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`Request failed: ${response.status}`);
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data); What Can You Build?
Note: These code examples are AI-generated and unverified. Always refer to the official API documentation for accurate usage.
Common Errors & Troubleshooting
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Metadata Score Breakdown
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Technical Specifications
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