How do I integrate Remote API with my application?

Apideck provides a unified HRIS API that makes Remote integration simple. Sign up for free, enable Remote in your dashboard, and use our Vault component to let your users connect their Remote accounts. We handle OAuth authentication, token refresh, and data normalization automatically.

What Remote data can I access through Apideck?

Our Remote integration supports 5+ data models including employments, companies, company departments, and timeoff. You can perform read and write operations through our unified API, working with the same code structure across all hris platforms.

How does Remote authentication work with Apideck?

Apideck's Vault handles Remote authentication completely. Your users connect their Remote accounts through our secure, white-label UI. We manage OAuth tokens, automatic refresh, and credential storage, so you never have to implement Remote's auth flow yourself.

Does Apideck support Remote webhooks?

Yes, Apideck provides Remote's native webhook events. Our unified webhook system normalizes events across all integrations, so you handle Remote events with the same code you use for other hris platforms.

Why use Apideck instead of Remote's direct API?

Using Apideck's unified API instead of Remote's direct API saves significant development time. You get normalized data models, automatic auth handling, and the same integration code works with 200+ other apps. When Remote updates their API, we handle the changes so your integration keeps working.

How quickly can I build a Remote integration?

Most developers ship a working Remote integration within a day using Apideck. Sign up for a free trial (no credit card required), enable Remote, and make your first API call within minutes. Our SDKs for Node.js, Python, and other languages make implementation straightforward.

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Integration Guide

How to integrate Remote API in 3 steps

Build a production-ready Remote HRIS API integration in minutes, not months. No auth headaches, no maintenance burden.

Step 01

Create your Apideck account

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No credit card required

Step 02

Connect Remote via Vault

Use our pre-built Vault component to let your users securely connect their Remote account. Vault collects the credentials and stores them securely.

White-label auth UI
Encrypted credential storage
SOC 2 certified

Step 03

Start syncing hris data

Make API calls to read and write hris data from Remote. Use the same code to connect 200+ other apps.

Normalized data models
Real-time webhooks
Full CRUD support

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Code Example

Remote API integration code

Integrate Remote with just a few lines of code. Our unified HRIS API normalizes data across 200+ integrations, so you write once and connect everywhere.

Normalized responses — same data structure for all hris apps
Official SDKs — Node.js, Python, and more with TypeScript support
Full documentation — interactive API reference with Remote-specific examples

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import { Apideck } from '@apideck/unify'

const apideck = new Apideck({
  apiKey: process.env.APIDECK_API_KEY,
  appId: process.env.APIDECK_APP_ID,
  consumerId: 'user-123'
})

// List employees from Remote
const { data } = await apideck.hris.employees.list({
  serviceId: 'remote'
})

console.log(`Found ${data.length} employees`)

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Why integrate Remote with Apideck?

Build a production-ready Remote integration with enterprise-grade reliability

Ship Remote integration fast

Go live with Remote in days, not months. Our unified HRIS API handles authentication, data normalization, and error handling so your team can focus on building features.

5+ Remote data models

Access 5+ data models for Remote including employees and companies. Read and write data through a single standardized API.

Real-time webhook coverage

Keep your product synchronized with Remote using webhooks. Receive push updates for invoices, customers, payments, and more without polling.

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API Resources

Push and pull Remote data

Use our Unify API to get real-time data from Remote

Employments

HRIS API

Companies

HRIS API

Company Departments

HRIS API

Payslips

HRIS API

Timeoff

HRIS API

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Technical Specifications

Remote API integration details

Everything you need to know about integrating Remote through our unified HRIS API.

Authentication

API Key

Simple key-based authentication

Data Models

5+ resources

Access 5+ normalized data models

Webhooks

Native webhooks

Real-time data sync on changes

Security

SOC 2 Type II

Enterprise-grade security certified

Credential Storage

Managed by Vault

Credentials stay out of your codebase

API Format

REST + JSON

Standard REST API with JSON responses

Remote direct API vs Apideck unified API

Feature	Direct Remote API	Apideck Unified API
Authentication flow	Build from scratch	Handled by Vault
Data normalization	Remote format only	Normalized across 200+ apps
Error handling	Platform-specific	Unified error codes
Rate limit management	DIY implementation	Built-in throttling
Maintenance	Ongoing updates required	We handle API changes
Additional integrations	Separate work each	Same code, 200+ apps

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Use Cases

What integrations can you build with Remote?

Power these hris workflows with Remote data through our unified API.

Corporate Gifting

Automate corporate gifting programs with seamless employee data integration.

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Employee onboarding

Automate employee onboarding and offboarding processes across all connected HR systems.

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Remote Integration FAQ

Common questions about integrating Remote with your application

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