# Getting Started ### About the API Much like the [BaseCMS API ](https://docs.parameter1.com/basecms-graphql/)the NativeX API can be accessed using GraphQL -- an abstract query language for retrieving data in a standard format, originally developed by the team at Facebook.\ \ [GraphQL Playground](https://github.com/prisma-labs/graphql-playground) can be used as a locally installed API client, or the GraphQL connection can be accessed programmatically in most languages with the use of a [client](https://graphql.org/code/#graphql-clients). For more information about using GraphQL check out the [docs](https://graphql.org/learn/). {% hint style="info" %} You'll need the following information to read data from the API: * An API URL * A Tenant Key * NativeX Login Information If you're missing any of these, please reach out to and we'd be happy to help you out! {% endhint %} ### Connecting to the API Your API URL will be in a format similar to that of the [BaseCMS API](https://docs.parameter1.com/basecms-graphql/) however will be in the format like the following: `.native-x.parameter1.com/graph.` The API must be accessed via HTTP/S.\ \ Once connected, you can see available query documentation and schema definitions within the GraphQL Playground application (if using it). --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.parameter1.com/native-x-api/getting-started.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.