What is the Argus Tracking API
The Argus Tracking API is a REST API, available on the OMNI plan or with Vision AI, that lets other applications share data with your Argus account.
The Argus Tracking API is a connection that lets other applications share data with your Argus account, cutting down manual work such as re-entering trip data into accounting software or checking pool vehicles in and out by hand.
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What does the API do?
An API is a link that connects two or more applications and lets them share data, taking out as much manual work as possible. For example, a services business could use the API to connect Argus Tracking with accounting software so invoices are generated automatically for callouts, based on time on-site and travel to site. A fleet running pool vehicles could integrate Argus with a pool booking system so a vehicle is automatically checked out when it leaves the office and checked back in when it returns.
How does the API work?
Argus has a modern REST API, available on the OMNI plan or with the Vision AI package. Before you can start using it, a member of the Argus team enables API access on your account — see how to activate the Argus Tracking API. The API has a call limit of 1 call per second, with a maximum of 30 calls per minute.
Who uses this and when would I use it?
Organisations wanting to connect Argus Tracking with another system they already use — accounting software, a pool booking system, or another operational tool — to automate data that would otherwise be entered or checked manually.
What do I need to use the API?
The OMNI plan or the Vision AI package, with API access activated on your account. Ask your Account Manager for a copy of the technical API document and access to the sandbox environment.
How do I get started with the API?
Contact your Account Manager to discuss what you want to connect Argus to. See how to activate the Argus Tracking API for the activation steps, and how to create, edit or delete an API key once it's active.
This article doesn't cover activation itself — see how to activate the Argus Tracking API, or managing your API keys — see how to create, edit or delete an API key.