> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://academy.shade.inc/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://academy.shade.inc/guides/developers.md).

# Developers

Build on Shade with the API, Python SDK, webhooks, and S3-compatible access.

Developer guides live in the [Developers](https://academy.shade.inc/developers) section, next to the API reference.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Get started with the Python SDK</strong></td><td>Install the SDK and make your first calls.</td><td><a href="https://academy.shade.inc/developers">https://academy.shade.inc/developers</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Common patterns</strong></td><td>Recipes for the tasks most integrations need.</td><td><a href="https://academy.shade.inc/developers/common-patterns">https://academy.shade.inc/developers/common-patterns</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Syncing and reacting to file changes</strong></td><td>Keep an external system in step with a Shade drive.</td><td><a href="https://academy.shade.inc/developers/synchronizing-file-state">https://academy.shade.inc/developers/synchronizing-file-state</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Webhooks</strong></td><td>Subscribe to events in Shade from your own service.</td><td><a href="https://academy.shade.inc/developers/webhooks">https://academy.shade.inc/developers/webhooks</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Using Shade's S3 API</strong></td><td>Treat a Shade drive like an S3 bucket.</td><td><a href="https://academy.shade.inc/developers/using-shades-s3-api">https://academy.shade.inc/developers/using-shades-s3-api</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Writing your own uploader</strong></td><td>Upload files into Shade from your own app.</td><td><a href="https://academy.shade.inc/developers/writing-your-own-uploader">https://academy.shade.inc/developers/writing-your-own-uploader</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

{% hint style="info" %}
Want to connect a tool without writing code? See [Connect Shade to other tools with webhooks](/guides/automations/connect-shade-to-other-tools-with-webhooks.md), which uses the automation editor instead of the API.
{% endhint %}


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