The API, FYI

General knowledge about the Vimeo APIs and how to use them.

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Policies and Mysteries

Vimeo policies, account stuff, or anything that requires the exchange of secret tokens and passwords.

Contact us

Bugs.

They happen. When you find one, please let us know.

Report bug

Feature Requests and Feedback

Your wish is our Python command. Check our roadmap to see what we’re building next, and if you don’t find what you need, give us a shout.

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Get in touch

Integration Facilitation

Need help working with the Vimeo APIs? We have a few different resources for you to peruse.

API Guides

These trusty digital manuals will help you accomplish all your wildest API integration dreams.

Go to the Guides

The Google Group

Have a question about working with our API? Ask for help from staff members and developers who are extra-immersed in the Vimeosphere.

Join the group

Stack Overflow

Should you find yourself thoroughly stumped, tap into a community of developers who are well versed in the Vimeo APIs.

Ask the Stacks

Some things to keep in mind:

Before you journey down the rabbit hole, take a moment to familiarize yourself with our API-specific forum decorum.

Search:

Make sure you search through existing threads before starting your own. It’s possible that someone has already asked the same question — and gotten an answer!

Tagging:

It’s important to accurately tag your topic or question:

  • vimeo-api: For items related to the API.
  • vimeo-player: Anything about the Player.
  • vimeo: Not sure what the tag should be? This is your guy.

Staff Moderators:

Sometimes, even the most determined developers get stumped. Keep an eye out for the friendly faces of these Vimeo staff members, who will be chiming in from time to time with their professional opinions.

Aaron Hedges Stephen McMillen Joe Cabrera Tommy Penner Matt Schwarz Brad Dougherty

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