> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.tonic.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.tonic.ai/textual/tonic-textual-api/textual-rest-api.md). # Textual REST API The Tonic Textual REST API allows you to more deeply integrate Textual functions into your existing workflows. You can use the REST API as another tool alongside the Textual application and the Textual Python SDK. The Python SDK supports the same actions as the REST API. We recommend the Python SDK for customers who already use Python. You can download the Textual OpenAPI specification from:
Authentication

Authentication requirements for the REST API.		REST API authentication
Redaction

Use the REST API to redact text.		Redaction
Datasets

Use the REST API to manage datasets and dataset files.		Datasets
Entity linking

Use the REST API to link entity values.		Entity linking
Access management

Use the REST API to retrieve user information and to manage dataset access.		Access management
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