# Introduction
Welcome to Esper’s API documentation. The Esper API allows users to accomplish operations outside of the console. Some common uses for our APIs include observing device information and console activity, installing and updating apps, uploading files, and sending files to devices. Our users have also used the API to automate app updates, perform bulk actions, and more.
Esper API endpoints use REST-based architecture and return JSON responses.
See our documentation for:
* [Getting started guides](https://help.esper.io/hc/en-us/articles/14199291792145-Getting-Started-with-APIs)
* [Commonly used API examples](https://help.esper.io/hc/en-us/articles/16036992814609-Commonly-Used-APIs)
* [API command examples](https://help.esper.io/hc/en-us/articles/16693582666769-Scheduling-API-Commands)
* [Automated Script examples](https://help.esper.io/hc/en-us/articles/22957898441745-Automating-App-Updates-Using-the-API)
* [And more](https://help.esper.io/hc/en-us/sections/11388094627857-API)