Server-Side Grist API Access

Hi All,

I’m exploring how to integrate Grist as a backend data source for another website. I understand that Grist provides a REST API for accessing personal data, but I’m wondering if there’s a way to access Grist data server-side on behalf of users authenticated via SSO.

Use case:

  • Users log into an external website using SSO.
  • Based on their identity, the website fetches data from Grist via its API.
  • The data must respect Grist’s built-in ACL permissions, so each user only sees the data they’re authorized to access.

The goal is to use Grist as a backend database for an external web app, with per-user access control.
Does Grist support this kind of integration?

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