LaunchDarkly API
Utility Tools
Enterprise feature flag management and progressive rollout platform with sub-200ms kill switches
LaunchDarkly API Highlights
LaunchDarkly API is best for devOps teams, engineering managers, product teams, and high-velocity continuous deployment setups
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The LaunchDarkly REST API allows engineers to manage flag states, trigger automated canary releases, and integrate with CI/CD workflows programmatically. , 5% of users first) and rolled back in under 200 milliseconds if regressions occur.
LaunchDarkly API Core Features & Capabilities
| Feature | Status | Description & Capabilities |
|---|---|---|
| Boolean & Multivariate Feature Flags | ✓ Supported | Provides native Boolean & Multivariate Feature Flags capabilities integrated within the API. |
| User Attribute Targeting & Segments | ✓ Supported | Provides native User Attribute Targeting & Segments capabilities integrated within the API. |
| Percentage-Based Gradual Rollouts | ✓ Supported | Provides native Percentage-Based Gradual Rollouts capabilities integrated within the API. |
| Automated Circuit Breaker Kill Switches | ✓ Supported | Provides native Automated Circuit Breaker Kill Switches capabilities integrated within the API. |
| Audit Log & Change History API | ✓ Supported | Provides native Audit Log & Change History API capabilities integrated within the API. |
| CI/CD Pipeline Webhook Integrations | ✓ Supported | Receive instant HTTP event notifications on transaction updates and system activities. |
- Free developer tier includes up to 1,000 monthly active users and complete feature flag management
- Paid plans from $10/user/month for team collaboration and progressive rollouts
LaunchDarkly API Supported Webhook Events
| Event Name | Trigger & Description |
|---|---|
order.completed | Order processing completed and fulfilled. |
status.changed | Real-time notification when system or resource status changes. |
Required Access Documents for LaunchDarkly API
- LaunchDarkly AccountRequiredSign up at launchdarkly.com to retrieve your SDK and API access tokens
Different LaunchDarkly API use cases
- Risk-Free Fintech Feature Releases:Gradually roll out a new payment checkout UI to 10% of users while monitoring payment success rates.
- Emergency Kill Switch for Broken Integrations:Instantly disable a failing third-party API integration with a toggle switch.
- Beta User Early Access Programs:Enable experimental features exclusively for internal staff or VIP customer accounts.