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title: 'Introduction'
description: 'Welcome to the WinkSocial API documentation'
---

# Welcome to WinkSocial API

Welcome to the WinkSocial API documentation. This comprehensive guide provides everything you need to integrate with our dating platform, from user management to AI-powered matching and payment processing.

## 🚀 Quick Start

### Base URL
```
https://api.joinwink.app/v1
```

### Authentication
All API requests require authentication using Bearer tokens. Include your API key in the Authorization header:

```bash
Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY
```

### Rate Limits
- **Standard**: 1000 requests per hour
- **Premium**: 5000 requests per hour
- **Enterprise**: 20000 requests per hour

## 🔑 API Keys

To get started, you'll need an API key from your WinkSocial admin dashboard:

1. Log in to your admin account
2. Navigate to **Settings** → **API Keys**
3. Generate a new API key
4. Copy the key and use it in your requests

## 📱 Supported Platforms

- **Mobile Apps**: React Native integration
- **Web Apps**: JavaScript/TypeScript SDKs
- **Admin Panels**: Full CRUD operations
- **Third-party Services**: Webhook integrations

## 🎯 Core Features

### User Management
- User registration and authentication
- Profile creation and updates
- KYC verification management
- Premium plan management

### Matching & Discovery
- AI-powered matching algorithms
- Swipe-based discovery
- Advanced filtering options
- Compatibility scoring

### Communication
- Real-time chat system
- Message notifications
- Media sharing
- Chat analytics

### Content & Monetization
- Photo and video uploads
- Content moderation
- Subscription management
- Creator earnings

### Payments & Wallet
- M-Pesa integration
- Card payment processing
- Digital wallet management
- Transaction tracking

## 🤖 AI Agents

Our AI agents provide intelligent features:

- **Bio Optimization**: Improve profile descriptions
- **Match Prediction**: Predict compatibility scores
- **Chat Suggestions**: Generate conversation starters
- **Experience Pricing**: Optimize pricing strategies

## 🔗 Webhooks

Stay updated with real-time events:

- User registration and updates
- Payment confirmations
- Content moderation events
- Match notifications

## 📚 SDKs & Libraries

Official SDKs for popular platforms:

- **JavaScript/TypeScript**: Web and Node.js
- **React Native**: Mobile app development
- **Admin Panel**: Full administrative access

## 🆘 Support

Need help? Contact our support team:

- **Email**: hello@joinwink.app
- **Documentation**: This site
- **Community**: Developer forums
- **Status**: [status.joinwink.app](https://status.joinwink.app)

## 🔄 Changelog

### v1.0.0 (Current)
- Initial API release
- Core user management
- AI agents integration
- Payment processing
- Webhook support

### Upcoming
- Advanced analytics
- Machine learning improvements
- International payment support
- Enhanced security features

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Ready to get started? Check out our [authentication guide](/authentication) or jump into the [API reference](/api-reference/users).