New to Speckle Development?
If you’re just getting started, we recommend this learning path:Understand the Data Model
Start with the Data Schema overview to understand how Speckle structures data
Set Up Authentication
Learn how to create and use Personal Access Tokens for API access
Learn the API
Explore the GraphQL API to understand how to interact with Speckle Server
Choose Your Development Tool
Pick the right tool based on your use case:Python Workflows
Use the Python SDK for data processing, ETL pipelines, and automation scripts
Web Applications
Use the Viewer API to embed interactive 3D models in your web applications
Direct API Access
Use GraphQL directly for custom integrations and fine-grained control
Automation
Use Speckle Automate for serverless functions that run on model updates
Self-Hosting
Deploy your own Speckle server for complete control over your infrastructure
JavaScript/TypeScript
Use NPM packages for object loading, sending, and viewer integration
Common Use Cases
Building Web Applications
Use the Viewer API to embed interactive 3D models in your web applications. Perfect for dashboards, presentations, and custom visualization tools.
Data Pipelines & ETL
Use the Python SDK to extract, transform, and load data between applications. Build custom data processing workflows.
Automated Analysis
Create Automate functions that run structural analysis, code compliance checks, or generate reports automatically.
Custom Integrations
Connect Speckle to your internal tools, databases, or third-party services using our APIs and SDKs.
Robotics & 3D Printing
Stream geometry data directly to manufacturing systems, 3D printers, or robotic fabrication tools.
Machine Learning
Extract and process AEC data for training models, running predictions, or generating insights.
Quick Links
Building Custom Apps
Complete guide to building web applications with Speckle
Python SDK Quickstart
Get started with Python in 5 minutes
Viewer Quickstart
Embed a 3D viewer in your app
Automate Quickstart
Create your first automation
Next Steps
- Authentication - Set up your access tokens
- Key Concepts - Understand Speckle’s fundamentals
- Developer Resources - Explore available tools and APIs