AppVector API Integration

Automate your ASO workflow and integrate AppVector data into your development and marketing processes.

API Overview

What You Can Do with AppVector API

• Keyword Tracking: Automate ranking monitoring
• Competitor Intelligence: Pull competitor data programmatically
• Performance Analytics: Export ASO metrics to your tools
• A/B Testing: Manage tests via API
• Alert Management: Custom notification systems

API Authentication

// Get API key from your AppVector dashboard
const API_KEY = 'your_appvector_api_key';
const BASE_URL = 'https://api.appvector.io/v1';

// Authentication header
const headers = {
  Authorization: `Bearer ${API_KEY}`,
  'Content-Type': 'application/json',
};

Core API Endpoints

App Management

// Get all your apps
GET /apps

// Get specific app data
GET /apps/{app_id}

// Add new app
POST /apps
{
  "platform": "ios", // or "android"
  "app_store_url": "https://apps.apple.com/app/your-app/id123456",
  "name": "Your App Name"
}

Keyword Research & Tracking

// Get keyword suggestions
GET /keywords/suggest?query=photo_editor&platform=ios

// Track keyword rankings
GET /apps/{app_id}/keywords/rankings

// Add keywords to track
POST /apps/{app_id}/keywords
{
  "keywords": ["photo editor", "image filters", "photo effects"]
}

Competitor Analysis

// Get competitor list
GET /apps/{app_id}/competitors

// Add competitor for tracking
POST /apps/{app_id}/competitors
{
  "competitor_app_id": "competitor_id",
  "tracking_keywords": ["keyword1", "keyword2"]
}

// Get competitor rankings
GET /competitors/{competitor_id}/rankings?keywords=photo_editor

Advanced API Features

Performance Analytics

// Get app performance metrics
GET /apps/{app_id}/analytics?start_date=2024-01-01&end_date=2024-01-31

// Export analytics data
GET /apps/{app_id}/analytics/export?format=csv

// Get keyword performance history
GET /apps/{app_id}/keywords/{keyword}/history?days=30

A/B Testing Management

// Create new A/B test
POST /apps/{app_id}/ab-tests
{
  "test_type": "icon", // icon, screenshots, title, description
  "variants": [
    {
      "name": "Control",
      "assets": ["current_icon_url"]
    },
    {
      "name": "Variant A",
      "assets": ["new_icon_url"]
    }
  ],
  "duration_days": 14
}

// Get A/B test results
GET /ab-tests/{test_id}/results

Alert & Notification System

// Set up ranking alerts
POST /apps/{app_id}/alerts
{
  "type": "keyword_ranking",
  "keyword": "photo editor",
  "condition": "drops_below",
  "threshold": 10,
  "webhook_url": "https://your-site.com/webhook"
}

// Get alert history
GET /apps/{app_id}/alerts/history

Integration Examples

Daily Ranking Report (Node.js)

const axios = require('axios');

async function getDailyRankingReport(appId) {
  try {
    const response = await axios.get(`${BASE_URL}/apps/${appId}/keywords/rankings`, { headers });

    const rankings = response.data.rankings;

    // Format report
    const report = rankings.map((r) => ({
      keyword: r.keyword,
      current_rank: r.current_rank,
      previous_rank: r.previous_rank,
      change: r.current_rank - r.previous_rank,
    }));

    return report;
  } catch (error) {
    console.error('API Error:', error.response.data);
  }
}

Slack Integration for Alerts

async function sendSlackAlert(message) {
  const slackWebhook = 'your_slack_webhook_url';

  await axios.post(slackWebhook, {
    text: `🚨 AppVector Alert: ${message}`,
    channel: '#aso-alerts',
  });
}

// Webhook endpoint for AppVector alerts
app.post('/appvector-webhook', (req, res) => {
  const alert = req.body;

  if (alert.type === 'keyword_ranking_drop') {
    sendSlackAlert(`Keyword "${alert.keyword}" dropped to position ${alert.new_rank}`);
  }

  res.status(200).send('OK');
});

Automated Competitor Monitoring

async function trackCompetitorChanges(appId) {
  const competitors = await getCompetitors(appId);

  for (const competitor of competitors) {
    const rankings = await getCompetitorRankings(competitor.id);

    // Check for significant ranking changes
    rankings.forEach((ranking) => {
      if (Math.abs(ranking.change) >= 5) {
        console.log(`🎯 ${competitor.name} moved ${ranking.change} positions for "${ranking.keyword}"`);
      }
    });
  }
}

Data Export & Integration

CSV Export for Analysis

// Export keyword performance data
GET /apps/{app_id}/keywords/export?format=csv&date_range=last_30_days

// Export competitor analysis
GET /apps/{app_id}/competitors/export?format=csv

Third-Party Tool Integration

• Google Sheets: Auto-populate ASO data
• Tableau/Power BI: Advanced analytics dashboards
• CRM Systems: Connect app performance to sales data
• Marketing Tools: Sync with campaign performance

API Rate Limits & Best Practices

Rate Limiting

• Free Plan: 100 requests/hour
• Pro Plan: 1,000 requests/hour
• Enterprise: Custom limits

Best Practices

• Caching: Store frequently accessed data locally
• Batch Requests: Combine multiple operations
• Error Handling: Implement retry logic with backoff
• Monitoring: Track API usage and performance

Sample Error Handling

async function apiCallWithRetry(url, options, maxRetries = 3) {
  for (let i = 0; i < maxRetries; i++) {
    try {
      const response = await axios.get(url, options);
      return response.data;
    } catch (error) {
      if (error.response.status === 429) {
        // Rate limited
        await new Promise((resolve) => setTimeout(resolve, 2000 * (i + 1)));
        continue;
      }
      throw error;
    }
  }
}

Security Considerations

API Key Management

• Environment Variables: Never hardcode API keys
• Key Rotation: Regularly update API keys
• Access Control: Limit API key permissions
• Monitoring: Track API key usage

Data Privacy

• Data Encryption: All API calls use HTTPS
• Data Retention: Understand AppVector's data policies
• Compliance: Ensure GDPR/CCPA compliance if applicable

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Authentication Errors

// Error: 401 Unauthorized
// Solution: Check API key validity
const testAuth = await axios.get('/auth/test', { headers });

Rate Limit Handling

// Error: 429 Too Many Requests
// Solution: Implement exponential backoff
if (error.response.status === 429) {
  const retryAfter = error.response.headers['retry-after'];
  await sleep(retryAfter * 1000);
}

Data Validation

// Validate app ID format
function isValidAppId(appId) {
  return /^[a-zA-Z0-9_-]+$/.test(appId) && appId.length >= 6;
}

Integration Workflows

Daily ASO Report Automation

1. Fetch Rankings: Get current keyword positions
2. Compare Changes: Calculate ranking improvements/drops
3. Generate Insights: Identify trends and opportunities
4. Distribute Report: Send to stakeholders
5. Update Strategy: Adjust based on data

Competitive Intelligence Pipeline

1. Monitor Competitors: Track their keyword movements
2. Identify Opportunities: Find gaps in their strategy
3. Alert System: Notify team of significant changes
4. Strategy Adjustment: Adapt your approach accordingly

Getting Started with API

Step 1: Get API Credentials

1. Login to AppVector dashboard
2. Go to Account Settings → API Keys
3. Generate new API key with appropriate permissions

Step 2: Make Your First API Call

curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
     https://api.appvector.io/v1/apps

Step 3: Set Up Monitoring

• Create basic keyword tracking
• Set up competitor monitoring
• Configure alert webhooks

API Documentation Resources

Official Documentation

• API Reference: Complete endpoint documentation
• SDK Libraries: Official SDKs for popular languages
• Postman Collection: Pre-configured API requests
• Code Examples: Sample implementations

Developer Support

• Developer Forum: Community support
• API Support: Dedicated technical support
• Feature Requests: Suggest new API features
• Status Page: API uptime and incidents

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Ready to automate your ASO? Start with simple keyword tracking and gradually build more sophisticated integrations!