# OpenAPI

### **Open API Documentation for Chroom**

The Chroom Open API provides developers with a flexible and powerful set of tools to integrate real-time communication features into their applications. Built on WebRTC and a decentralized infrastructure, the API is designed for seamless integration, scalability, and high performance. Below is a detailed guide on how to leverage the Chroom API for various use cases.

### **1. Introduction to Chroom API**

The Chroom API is a RESTful interface designed for developers to access and control the decentralized RTC network. It enables applications to initiate meetings, manage media streams, and interact with the Chroom blockchain layer.

**Key Benefits:**

* Decentralized architecture for robust and secure operations.
* Real-time audio, video, and data streaming.
* Blockchain-backed transparency for data and transactions.

### **2. Key Features**

* **Meeting Management:** Start, join, and manage meetings programmatically.
* **Resource Allocation:** Control media nodes for optimized performance.
* **Analytics:** Access real-time metrics on Quality of Service (QoS), bandwidth usage, and node health.
* **Token Economy:** Interact with the token for rewards, payments, and governance.
* **Security:** End-to-end encryption for data streams and secure API calls.

### **3. Authentication and Security**

**API Key Authentication**

To access the API, developers must generate an API key via the Chroom dashboard. Each request must include this key in the headers:

```json
Authorization: Bearer <API_KEY>
```

**OAuth 2.0 Support**

For advanced integrations, the Chroom API supports OAuth 2.0 for secure and scalable authentication.

**Security Measures**

* Encrypted communication using HTTPS.
* Rate limiting to prevent abuse.
* Tokenized access control for granular permissions.

### **4. Core Endpoints**

**Meetings Management**

**Endpoint:** `/api/meetings`

* **POST** `/create`: Create a new meeting.\
  **Parameters:**

  * `title`: String (Meeting title)
  * `host`: String (Host ID)
  * `participants`: Array (List of participant IDs)
  * `duration`: Integer (Duration in minutes)

  <pre class="language-json"><code class="lang-json">{
  <strong>  "meeting_id": "abc123",
  </strong>  "status": "created",
    "start_url": "https://chroom/start/abc123",
    "join_url": "https://chroom/join/abc123"
  }
  </code></pre>

### **5. Use Cases**

1. **Educational Platforms:** Embed Chroom API to enable live classes with low latency and interactive features like screen sharing.
2. **Gaming:** Use real-time audio and video for multiplayer gaming communication.
3. **Telemedicine:** Securely conduct remote consultations with HIPAA-compliant video streams.
4. **Corporate Tools:** Integrate decentralized meetings into project management systems for enhanced collaboration.

### **6. Developer Guidelines**

**Rate Limits**

* **Standard Tier:** 100 requests per minute.
* **Premium Tier:** 1,000 requests per minute.

**Error Handling**

The Chroom API uses standard HTTP status codes:

* `200 OK`: Request succeeded.
* `400 Bad Request`: Validation error.
* `401 Unauthorized`: Invalid API key or token.
* `500 Internal Server Error`: Unexpected error on the server.

**Best Practices**

* Cache non-sensitive data to reduce API calls.
* Use pagination for endpoints returning large datasets.
* Secure API keys in environment variables.