Xero Developer: Powering Your Innovation and Growth
Developer Tools
Tools and resources to help you build and test your Xero integration faster.
- Check out the AI Toolkit
Xero's AI Toolkit
Get Started with Xero's AI Toolkit including OpenAI Agents SDK, MCP Server, LangChain and prompt examples.
- Getting started guide
Developer Tools and Resources
This includes Xero APIs, SDKs, code samples, documentation and more.
- Learn more about custom development
Resources for custom developers
Get access to custom connections, list as a Xero custom integrator, collaborate with your clients.
- Unlock AI automations
Automation Resources for Your Business or Practice
Learn more about workflow builders, watch the AI Automation Series, review the prompt library, and more.
Developer Programs That Accelerate Your Growth
Turn your integration into a profitable business by leveraging the benefits of Xero Developer programs.
- Xero Developer Growth Program
Xero Developer Growth Program
Participation in the Growth Program includes increased promotion, marketing and collaborative opportunities.
- Xero Referral Program
Xero Referral Program
Earn commissions for every single new paying subscriber you refer to Xero.
Coming Soon: Xero App Awards
Coming Soon: Apply for the 2025 Xero App Awards now - Xero App Store are eligible to apply.
Become an App Partner
- Steps to becoming an app partner
Start Building
Sign up for a free account to build on the Xero platform. Take a look at our getting started guide, SDKs and the other steps you need to complete for certification.
- Review the certification checkpoints
Get Certified
Find customers who love your app, you'll need ten to get certified. See our certification checkpoints and best practices for more details.
- Create an Xero App Store listing
Publish your App on the Xero App Store
Publish your app on the Xero App Store for access to over 4 million small business customers and 200,000+ accountants and bookkeepers.
Building Custom Integrations?
Seamlessly connect to Xero with custom integrations tailored to your needs.
- Learn more about custom development
Sign up as a developer partner
If you’ve got proven experience building custom integrations with the Xero API, then register to become a developer partner.
- Create a custom connection
Custom connections
A streamlined integration option for anyone building bespoke solutions for Xero businesses. It utilises the client credentials grant type to provide a simplified, efficient developer experience.
- Add a collaborator
Add a collaborator
Building and maintaining an app or integration with Xero often involves a team of people. Xero’s app collaboration function ensures that multiple people can have access to an app.
Talk to us!
We know you have a lot to say and we're here to listen. Here are some ways you can connect with the team, share your feedback or ask questions!
- Join office hours
Weekly Office Hours
Connect with our team and each other every week Fridays 10am (NZT) / 8am (AEST) / Thursdays 3pm (PDT).
- Check out the Dev Day Discord
Developer Day Discord Server
Join the Xero Developer Day Discord Server and follow the Dev Day virtually.
- Share your feedback with Xero Developer
Provide product feedback
Share, upvote, and discuss ideas that could improve Xero’s APIs, developer tools, and programs.
Ready to build with Xero?
Get started with our APIs and developer tools to create powerful integrations for small business.