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SmartCut API Documentation

SmartCut is a cloud platform for material cutting optimization. Send it a list of parts and stock, and it returns efficient cutting layouts for sheet, linear and roll materials. Kerf, grain, trim, edge-banding, machining and saw constraints are all handled server-side, by the same optimisation engine that powers Cutlist Evolution.

You can consume it however suits your product.

  • REST API. Submit a calculation, poll for the result, then export to PDF, DXF, SVG, CSV, labels and machine formats (PTX, Biesse, Mayer …). Processing is async, several algorithms are available, and the response carries full metadata.
  • Embedded JavaScript calculator. Drop a cut-to-size pricing and quoting widget straight into your own checkout.
  • Embedded diagram. Show an interactive cutting layout on any page with a single <iframe>.
  • Hosted e-commerce. A complete cut-to-size storefront with Stripe payments, stock and orders, and no development.
  • WordPress / WooCommerce plugin. The same cut-to-size selling experience inside WordPress.

Explore the docs

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  • API Reference covers endpoints, request/response schema and authentication.
  • Guide explains the concepts, the terminology, and how to model your cutting jobs.
  • MCP server runs optimisations from Claude, Cursor or your own LLM client.
  • Updates is the REST API changelog.
  • Hosted store documents the analytics, webhooks and order-management APIs behind the hosted storefront.
  • Embedded checkout is the client-side embedded calculator and checkout.
  • Store config MCP configures your storefront from an LLM client.
  • Embedded diagram lists the iframe parameters, colours and messages, and how to render a result JSON you host yourself.
  • WordPress plugin walks through installation and configuration.

Interactive API reference

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Browse and try every endpoint live:

Get started

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  1. Create an account and grab your API key.
  2. Read the Guide to model your stock, parts and saw.
  3. Make your first call against the v3 reference. Submit a calculation, then fetch the result.
  4. Export the layout to your preferred format, or embed the diagram/calculator on your site.

Need a hand? Use the live chat on smartcut.dev or get in touch via the contact page.