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title: "APIs and protocols"
slug: "apis-protocols"
updated: 2026-05-06T05:59:24Z
published: 2026-05-06T05:59:24Z
canonical: "docs.grassfish.com/apis-protocols"
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.grassfish.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# APIs and protocols

The Grassfish platform covers all common integration patterns, from classic web services to modern REST APIs. It can also be adapted to customer-specific protocols and formats via plugins and additional services.

****REST/HTTPS****

REST/HTTPS (JSON) is the standard for all new APIs (GUI API, Player API, Versioned API, AdServing API, etc.).

****SOAP/Web services****

SOAP/Web services (XML) can be supported via adapters or plugins, especially in legacy or custom integrations.

****File-based integrations****

File-based integrations (CSV, JSON, XML, Excel) are handled by the local importer or UDC.

Universal Data Controller, a system component that manages the import of external data into the IXM system.