The National messenger Max will open its API for developing…
The National messenger Max will open its API for developing alternative client applications and expand developers' capabilities, according to the messenger's press service.
Consensus
- MAX will open its API for third-party developers to create alternative client applications.
- The program is open to IT companies from Russia and friendly countries.
- Participants will gain access to technical documentation, design systems, the official client's source code, and a token for infrastructure access.
- Developers must comply with secure development standards, implement strong encryption, undergo code audits, and prove technological expertise.
- The program includes access to ready-made mechanisms for user registration and fraud protection.
- Applications for participation can be submitted via the dev.max.ru portal.
- MAX is a national messaging platform offering features such as audio and video calls, chats, voice messages, file transfers, money transfers, and mini-apps for business services.
- As of early June, MAX had over 125 million users.
- The first version of the MAX platform was launched by the VK holding at the end of March 2025.
Points of divergence
- MAX will launch a support program for third-party developers, allowing them to create custom user scenarios and solve business tasks. — vesti
- One of the key requirements for joining the program is experience in implementing large-scale IT projects. — interfax
Coverage (2 sources)
- MAX will open API for creating alternative client applications — Вести
- National messenger Max will open API for creating alternative client applications — Интерфакс