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Webhook & Event Stream Specifications

Sub-second event streaming with HMAC-SHA256 signature validation across shift lifecycles, kiosk punches, tip pool calculations, and workflow approvals.

Live Webhook Event Simulator

HMAC-SHA256 authenticated event streaming

POST /v1/webhooks/shifts.swapped200 OK • 124ms
{
  "event": "shift.swap.approved",
  "timestamp": "2026-09-10T00:15:32.418Z",
  "organization_id": "org_8109d6f9",
  "location": {
    "id": "loc_downtown",
    "name": "Downtown Bistro"
  },
  "swap": {
    "initiator": {
      "id": "usr_sarah",
      "name": "Sarah Jenkins",
      "role": "Lead Barista"
    },
    "receiver": {
      "id": "usr_marcus",
      "name": "Marcus Vance",
      "role": "Barista"
    },
    "shift_id": "shf_7749281",
    "hours": 7.5,
    "pre_flight_checks": {
      "overtime_risk": false,
      "qualification_matched": true,
      "pto_conflict": false
    }
  },
  "autonomous_action": "manager_1click_or_ai_copilot"
}

Comprehensive Platform Event Catalog

Subscribe to granular lifecycle events including shift.created, punch.recorded, kiosk.punch.recorded, swap.approved, tips.pool.calculated, and timesheet.edit_requested.

HMAC-SHA256 Payload Signature Verification

Cryptographic SHA-256 signatures in X-AlkaShift-Signature headers enable zero-trust validation of webhook integrity and origin.

Exponential Backoff & Guaranteed Delivery

Fault-tolerant delivery pipeline with automated retries (up to 5 attempts) and dead-letter archiving during third-party endpoint downtime.

Live Event Sandbox & Payload Inspector

Test and simulate real-time event payloads directly in your browser with configurable sample parameters and latency metrics.

Integration with Custom ERP & Automation Systems

Stream workforce events directly into Zapier, Make, Slack, AWS EventBridge, or proprietary data warehouses.

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