> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://developers.malibou.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Introduction

> Build integrations on top of malibou with the public API.

The malibou public API lets partners and customers read and manage HR and
payroll data programmatically.

All endpoints are served under the `/api/public/v1` prefix.

<Note>
  Some endpoints, grouped under **Partners only** in the [API
  reference](/api-reference), are reserved for integration partners with an
  approved partnership agreement with malibou — a self-serve API key cannot
  access them. See [Partner-only scopes](/authentication#partner-only-scopes).
</Note>

## Next steps

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Quickstart" icon="bolt" href="/quickstart">
    Make your first successful call in a few minutes.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Authentication" icon="key" href="/authentication">
    Create an API key to call the API.
  </Card>

  <Card title="API reference" icon="terminal" href="/api-reference">
    Browse every endpoint, its parameters and responses.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Conventions

* All requests and responses use `application/json`.
* Dates are ISO 8601 strings.
* List endpoints are paginated (see [Pagination](/usage/pagination)).
* Errors follow standard HTTP status codes (see [Errors](/usage/errors)).