Integrating with Workplace
About Workplace
Workplace is a work collaboration tool built from Meta. Workplace helps teams and organizations collaborate efficiently wherever they work.
To get started using Workplace, or to learn more about using Workplace, go to the main Workplace website at www.workplace.com.
Learn more about WorkplacePlatform Features
Workplace has a platform built on the same infrastructure as Meta Platform and Messenger Platform. This means that developers can use familiar technology like Graph API and Webhooks to build powerful integrations between Workplace and other enterprise tools.
Platform FeaturesDeveloper Community
Join the Workplace developer community groups for updates on changes and to discuss developing on Workplace.
Workplace Developer CommunityUnderstanding Workplace App Types
There are two ways to integrate with Workplace: Third Party Apps and Custom Integrations. While there are many similarities between the two, it's essential that you understand the allowable use for each and choose the right type for your purposes.
Third Party Apps
If you work for a SaaS software company and you want to integrate your product with Workplace, use Third Party Apps. Any app that is being run by a third-party on behalf of multiple Workplace customers must use Workplace Third Party Apps.
DO:
Use Third Party Apps for any SaaS or PaaS product integrations with Workplace
Understand and prepare for Workplace's Third Party app and security review processes
Remain compliant with Workplace's Platform Policies
DO NOT:
Use Third Party Apps for in-house development intended exclusively for your organization; instead use Custom Integrations
Custom Integrations
If you're planning to do in-house development for your organization (or bespoke development for the sole use of a single Workplace customer) may use custom integrations.
DO:
Use custom integrations to make Workplace a safer and more useful place to collaborate within your organization
Use custom integrations for bespoke development for the sole use of a single Workplace customer
Remain compliant with Workplace's Platform Policies
DO NOT:
Use Custom Integrations to offer a service that you host and operate on behalf of other Workplace customers
Use Custom Integrations to attempt to bypass Workplace's app and security reviews