NetDocuments API
A REST API with OAuth sits behind a developer portal, and the ndConnect program launched in 2025 to widen integrations. Access still requires partner vetting rather than self-serve signup, and documentation is thin enough that developers lean on unofficial wrappers.
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NetDocuments scores F on the API Report Card. A REST API with OAuth sits behind a developer portal, and the ndConnect program launched in 2025 to widen integrations. Access still requires partner vetting rather than self-serve signup, and documentation is thin enough that developers lean on unofficial wrappers.
Without a usable official API, teams fall back on manual exports, file drops, or one-off vendor integrations. The other option is an unofficial API layer like Supergood that automates the authenticated web app directly.
NetDocuments is the leading cloud-native document management system (DMS) built primarily for law firms, in-house legal teams, and the public sector. It provides secure document storage, email management, collaboration, and AI-powered workflows.
Legal, Typically for mid-size to large law firms, in-house corporate legal departments, and government legal teams needing secure, centralized document and email management. Centralized repository for all case documents, emails, contracts, and work product.
Dominant cloud-native legal DMS alongside iManage. Used by major firms like Skadden and Sidley Austin. Recently acquired eDOCS from OpenText, expanding footprint. Claims #1 cloud DMS position with 25+ years in market.
Yes, stores all case documents, client communications, contracts, emails, billing records, and privileged legal work product. This is the core operating data repository for legal practices, losing access would halt operations.
~25+ years old (founded ~1999). Recently modernized with AI features (Legal AI Assistant, AI App Builder) and ndConnect integration program (2025). Cloud-native architecture is modern, but some desktop components (ndOffice) feel dated and Windows-only.
API access historically gated behind partnership programs; ndConnect launched 2025 to open up. Limited third-party integration documentation; developers rely on unofficial wrappers. Full sourced list under Sources below.
Common alternatives include iManage Work, Worldox, LexWorkplace, Clio Manage, SharePoint. Graded alternatives appear under "More from the report card" below.
Grades measure one thing: can a customer's engineering team get their own data out programmatically? We check six things (whether a real API exists, how access is gated, data coverage, auth quality, docs and developer experience, and stability) and roll them into a letter grade. Grades get re-verified, and they only move on evidence.
Yes. Supergood maintains an unofficial NetDocuments API and MCP server so AI agents and internal tools can read and write NetDocuments data. See the NetDocuments integration docs at supergood.ai/docs/netdocuments-api-2.