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Document API for external apps

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Description

We should settle on a documentation what external endpoints are available and how they can be used.

Best would be a approach where it is documented inline - @mathiasconradt proposed Swagger - there is also a PHP extractor: https://github.com/zircote/swagger-php

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by inventorying the external endpoints and comparing inline Swagger documentation with the proposed PHP extractor; done means the available endpoints and their usage are documented consistently.

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Assessment

Tech stack
php
Domain
api, documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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