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collapsed: true,
items: [
{ text: 'Custom Mobile App', link: '/dev/customapp/' },
{ text: 'Integrate Mergin Maps', link: '/dev/integration/' },
{ text: 'Python API Client', link: '/dev/integration/' },
{ text: 'C++ API Client', link: '/dev/integration-cpp/' },
{ text: 'PostgreSQL DB Sync', link: '/dev/dbsync/' },
{ text: 'Media Sync', link: '/dev/media-sync/' },
{ text: 'Work Packages', link: '/dev/work-packages/' },
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# C++ API Client
[[toc]]

Do you want to integrate <MainPlatformNameLink />? <MainPlatformName /> is an open platform that aims to be developer friendly and it has been designed to allow easy integration with other software.

## Installation
C++ API client is completely without any dependencies. To install the client, just download the binary for your platform from <GitHubRepo id="MerginMaps/cpp-api-client/releases"/> and use it from the command line.

The client uses Qt-based <GitHubRepo id="MerginMaps/mobile/tree/master/core" desc="Mergin Maps API core library" /> used by the <MainDomainNameLink desc="mobile app" /> to sync the projects in the mobile application. Go to <GitHubRepo id="MerginMaps/cpp-api-client" /> repository for more information on how to use it.

## Command line interface
When the client is installed, it comes with `mergin` command line tool.

```bash
$ mergin --help
Usage: mergin [OPTIONS] COMMAND [ARGS]...

Options:
--help Show this message and exit.
--version Show the version information.
--username Mergin username (or MERGIN_USERNAME env. variable)
--password Mergin password (or MERGIN_PASSWORD env. variable)
--url Mergin url (defaults to app.merginmaps.com)

Commands:
create Create a new project on Mergin server
download Download last version of mergin project
sync Pull&Push the changes
remove Remove project from server.
```
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# Integrate Mergin Maps
---
outline: deep
---

# Python API Client
[[toc]]

Do you want to integrate <MainPlatformNameLink />? <MainPlatformName /> is an open platform that aims to be developer friendly and it has been designed to allow easy integration with other software.


## Python client module
The Python client module is the easiest way to programmatically use <MainPlatformNameLink />. You can use Python API or a command-line tool to easily work with <MainPlatformName /> projects, such as to get project status, push and pull changes, or to download, create and delete projects.

The <GitHubRepo id="MerginMaps/python-api-client" /> repository contains the source code of the Python client module and more information on how to use it.
## Installation
The Python client module is the easiest way to programmatically use <MainPlatformNameLink />. You can use Python API or a command-line tool to easily work with your projects, such as to get project status, push and pull changes. You can also create user accounts and manage their roles.

Python client is available in the PyPI repository and can be installed with `pip`:

```
pip3 install mergin-client
```

### Python module
## Command line interface
For those who prefer using terminal, there is `mergin` command line tool shipped with the Python client. With several built-in commands, it is possible to download <MainPlatformName /> projects, push/pull changes, create or delete projects and more.

For example, to download a <MainPlatformName /> project to a local folder:
```
mergin download john/project1 ~/mergin/project1
```
For more details, visit <GitHubRepo id="MerginMaps/python-api-client" />.

## Python module
To use <MainPlatformNameLink /> from Python, just create `MerginClient` object and then use it. Here, for instance, to download a project:

```python
import mergin

client = mergin.MerginClient(login='john', password='topsecret')
client = mergin.MerginClient(login='john', password='T0p_secret')
client.download_project('lutraconsulting/Basic survey', '/tmp/basic-survey')
```
If you have <QGISPluginName /> installed and you want to use it from the QGIS' Python console

```python
import Mergin.mergin as mergin
client = mergin.MerginClient(login='john', password='topsecret')
client = mergin.MerginClient(login='john', password='T0p_secret')
```

### Python command line interface
For those who prefer using terminal, there is `mergin` command line tool shipped with the Python client. With several built-in commands, it is possible to download <MainPlatformName /> projects, push/pull changes, create or delete projects and more.
## API reference - users

For example, to download a <MainPlatformName /> project to a local folder:
You can create new users and manage their roles using the following methods.

::: warning API availability
The following methods are available for Python API Client versions `0.10.0` or higher, using server versions `2025.2.0` or higher.
:::

### Create a user

```python
client.create_user(<email>, <password>, <workspace_id>, <workspace_role>, [username], [notify_user])
```
mergin download john/project1 ~/mergin/project1

The caller must be a workspace admin, owner or server administrator.

Arguments:

`email` (string): Must be a unique email.

`password` (string): Must meet security requirements.

`workspace_id` (int) <span title="Ignored on Community edition servers">:information_source:</span> : The workspace ID where the user will be added.

`workspace_role` (string) <span title="Ignored on Community edition servers">:information_source:</span> : The user’s role in the workspace. [See the roles options](../../manage/permissions/index.md#workspace-member-roles-overview).

`username` (string, optional): If not provided, it will be automatically generated from the email address.

`notify_user` (Boolean, optional): If true, confirmation email and other email communication will be sent to the email address (invitations, access requests etc.). Default is `False`.

Example:
```python
client.create_user("[email protected]", "T0p_secret", 1, "editor", notify_user=True)
```
For more details, visit <GitHubRepo id="MerginMaps/python-api-client" />.

## C++ standalone client
C++ Client has advantage over Python that it is completely without any dependencies.
> :information_source: `workspace_id` and `workspace_role` arguments are ignored on Community edition servers.

---

### Workspace members methods

These methods are available for Cloud and Enterprise edition servers.

::: warning API availability
The following methods are available for Python API Client versions `0.10.0` or higher, using server versions `2025.2.0` or higher.
:::

To install the C++ client, just download the binary for your platform from <GitHubRepo id="MerginMaps/cpp-api-client/releases"/> and use it from the command line.
The caller of the following methods must be a workspace admin, owner or server administrator.

Go to <GitHubRepo id="MerginMaps/cpp-api-client" /> repository for more information on how to use it.
#### List members

### C++ Command line tool
When the client is installed, it comes with `mergin` command line tool.
```python
client.list_workspace_members(<workspace_id>)
```
Arguments:

```bash
$ mergin --help
Usage: mergin [OPTIONS] COMMAND [ARGS]...
`workspace_id` (int): ID of the workspace.

Options:
--help Show this message and exit.
--version Show the version information.
--username Mergin username (or MERGIN_USERNAME env. variable)
--password Mergin password (or MERGIN_PASSWORD env. variable)
--url Mergin url (defaults to app.merginmaps.com)
#### Get member detail

Commands:
create Create a new project on Mergin server
download Download last version of mergin project
sync Pull&Push the changes
remove Remove project from server.
```python
client.get_workspace_member(<workspace_id>, <user_id>)
```
Arguments:

`workspace_id` (int): ID of the workspace.

`user_id` (int): ID of the user.

#### Update member role

```python
client.update_workspace_member(<workspace_id>, <user_id>, <workspace_role>, [reset_projects_roles])
```
Arguments:

`workspace_id` (int): ID of the workspace.

`user_id` (int): ID of the user.

`workspace_role` (string): New role. [See the roles options](../../manage/permissions/index.md#workspace-member-roles-overview).

`reset_projects_roles` (Boolean, optional): If true, overridden project roles (explicitly shared projects access) will be reset. Default is `False`.

#### Remove member

```python
client.remove_workspace_member(<workspace_id>, <user_id>)
```
Arguments:

`workspace_id` (int): ID of the workspace.

`user_id` (int): ID of the user.

> The user account is not removed. This method only removes their access to the workspace.

---

### Project collaborators methods

These methods are available for all server types.

::: warning API availability
The following methods are available for Python API Client versions `0.10.0` or higher, using server versions `2025.2.0` or higher.
:::

The caller of the following methods must be a workspace admin, owner, project owner or server administrator.

The following methods accept project ids (of type `uuid`). You can find project id via <GitHubRepo id="MerginMaps/python-api-client/blob/634237890afd9f28f03953e5a01376b56f5abf5c/mergin/client.py#L572" desc="projects_list" /> and <GitHubRepo id="MerginMaps/python-api-client/blob/634237890afd9f28f03953e5a01376b56f5abf5c/mergin/client.py#L641" desc="project_info" /> methods.

#### List project collaborators

```python
client.list_project_collaborators(<project_id>)
```
Arguments:

`project_id` (string): ID of the project.

#### Add project collaborator

Adds a user as project collaborator. This method is good for sharing projects with guests or upgrading roles of members for specific projects.
On Cloud, the user must be a in the workspace where the project belongs.

```python
client.add_project_collaborator(<project_id>, <user>, <project_role>)
```
Arguments:

`project_id` (string): ID of the project.

`user` (string): Email or username of the user to be added to the project.

`project_role`: (string): Role of the user in the project. [See the roles options](../../manage/permissions/index.md#project-permissions-overview)

#### Update project collaborator role

```python
client.update_project_collaborator(<project_id>, <user_id>, <project_role>)
```
Arguments:

`project_id` (string): ID of the project.

`user_id` (int): ID of the user.

`project_role`: (string): New role. [See the roles options](../../manage/permissions/index.md#project-permissions-overview)

> The user must be first added to the project (via [Add project collaborator](./index.md#add-project-collaborator)) before calling this method, even if he/she is already a workspace member or guest.

#### Remove project collaborator

```python
client.remove_project_collaborator(<project_id>, <user_id>)
```
Arguments:

`project_id` (string): ID of the project.

`user_id` (int): ID of the user.

> The user account is not removed, only the project access.

### C++ Mergin Maps API core library
## Further details

Client is based on the Qt-based <GitHubRepo id="MerginMaps/mobile/tree/master/core" desc="Mergin Maps API core library" /> used by the <MainDomainNameLink desc="Mergin Maps mobile app" /> to sync the projects in the mobile application.
The <GitHubRepo id="MerginMaps/python-api-client" /> repository contains the source code and more information on how to use it.
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## For Developers
- [Custom Mobile App](./dev/customapp/)
- [Integrate Mergin Maps](./dev/integration/)
- [Python Client Module Integration](./dev/integration/)
- [C++ Standalone Client Integration](./dev/integration-cpp/)
- [PostgreSQL DB Sync](./dev/dbsync/)
- [Media Sync](./dev/media-sync/)
- [Work Packages](./dev/work-packages/)
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- [Security](./server/security/)
- [Upgrade](./server/upgrade/)
- [Administer](./server/administer/)
- [Troubleshoot Custom Servers](./server/troubleshoot/)
- [Administration Panel](./server/dashboard/)
- [Troubleshoot Custom Servers](./server/troubleshoot/)
- [Using Mergin Maps Mobile App and QGIS Plugin with a Custom Server](./server/plugin-mobile-app/)

## Migrate
## Migrate to Mergin Maps
- [From QField](./migrate/qfield/)
- [From ArcGIS](./migrate/arcgis/)
- [From Fulcrum](./migrate/fulcrumapp/)
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| ArcGIS QuickCapture | <MobileAppName /> | field survey application |
| ArcGIS Survey123 | <MobileAppName /> | form-based field survey application |
| ArcGIS Field Maps** | <MobileAppName /> | field survey application |
| ArcGIS Maps SDK | [Python client](../../dev/integration/#python-client-module) and QGIS API| developer SDK |
| ArcGIS Maps SDK | [Python client](../../dev/integration/) and QGIS API| developer SDK |

*ArcGIS Pro replaced [ArcMap](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ArcMap)

**ArcGIS Field Maps replaced ArcGIS Collector since the end of [2021](https://www.Esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/collector/field-mobility/arcgis-collector-on-windows-platform-is-retired/)

## Migrate from ArcGIS to QGIS
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