## Overview
Seam provides a universal API to connect and control many brands of devices such as smart locks, thermostats, and sensors. This guide provides a rapid introduction to connecting and controlling your [Minut](https://www.seam.co/manufacturers/minut) sensors using the Seam API. To learn more about other brands of devices supported by Seam, head over to our [integration page](https://www.seam.co/supported-devices-and-systems).
## 1. Install Seam SDK
Seam provides client libraries for many languages, such as JavaScript, Python, Ruby, PHP, and others, as well as a Postman collection and [OpenAPI](https://connect.getseam.com/openapi.json) spec.
* JavaScript / TypeScript ([npm](https://www.npmjs.com/package/seam), [GitHub](https://github.com/seamapi/javascript))
* Python ([pip](https://pypi.org/project/seam/), [GitHub](https://github.com/seamapi/python))
* Ruby Gem ([rubygem](https://rubygems.org/gems/seam), [GitHub](https://github.com/seamapi/ruby))
* PHP ([packagist](https://packagist.org/packages/seamapi/seam), [GitHub](https://github.com/seamapi/php))
* Java ([GitHub](https://github.com/seamapi/java))
* C# ([nuget](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Seam), [GitHub](https://github.com/seamapi/csharp))
* Go ([GitHub](https://github.com/seamapi/go))
{% tabs %}
{% tab title="JavaScript" %}
```bash
npm i seam
```
{% endtab %}
{% tab title="Python" %}
```bash
pip install seam
# For some development environments, use pip3 in this command instead of pip.
```
{% endtab %}
{% tab title="Ruby" %}
```bash
bundle add seam
```
{% endtab %}
{% tab title="PHP" %}
```bash
composer require seamapi/seam
```
{% endtab %}
{% tab title="Java" %}
**Gradle:**
```gradle
// build.gradle
dependencies {
implementation 'io.github.seamapi:java:0.x.x'
}
```
**Maven:**
```xml
io.github.seamapijava0.x.x
```
{% endtab %}
{% tab title="C#" %}
Install using [nuget](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Seam).
{% endtab %}
{% tab title="Go" %}
```bash
go get github.com/seamapi/go
```
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}
Once installed, [sign-up for Seam](https://console.seam.co/) to get your API key, and export it as an environment variable:
```
$ export SEAM_API_KEY=seam_test2ZTo_0mEYQW2TvNDCxG5Atpj85Ffw
```
{% hint style="info" %}
This guide uses a Sandbox Workspace. Only virtual sensors can be connected. If you need to connect a real Minut sensor, use a non-sandbox workspace and API key.
{% endhint %}
## 2. Link Minut Account with Seam
To control your Minut sensor via the Seam API, you must first authorize your Seam workspace against your Minut account. To do so, Seam provides[ Connect Webviews](https://docs.seam.co/latest/~/revisions/DFdrUdS2jQOnbJTNDT5a/core-concepts/connect-webviews): pre-built UX flows that walk you through authorizing your application to control your Minut sensor.
### Create a Connect Webview
{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Python" %}
```python
from seam import Seam
seam = Seam()
webview = seam.connect_webviews.create(accepted_providers=["minut"])
assert webview.login_successful is False
# Send this webview url to your user!
print(webview.url)
```
{% endtab %}
{% tab title="Javascript" %}
```javascript
import { Seam } from 'seam'
const seam = new Seam()
const connectWebview = await seam.connectWebviews.create({
accepted_providers: ["minut"],
})
console.log(connectWebview.login_successful) // false
// Send the webview URL to your user
console.log(connectWebview.url)
```
{% endtab %}
{% tab title="Ruby" %}
```ruby
require "seam"
seam = Seam.new(api_key: "MY_API_KEY")
webview = seam.connect_webviews.create(
accepted_providers: ["minut"]
)
puts webview.login_successful # false
# Send the webview URL to your user
puts webview.url
```
{% endtab %}
{% tab title="PHP" %}
```php
use Seam\SeamClient;
$seam = new SeamClient("YOUR_API_KEY");
$webview = $seam->connect_webviews->create(
accepted_providers: ["minut"]
);
echo json_encode($webview)
/*
{"connect_webview_id":"70c4df9e-1070-441f-92f8-fd6524062cec","workspace_id":"d7418ff3-a476-4f48-9a4b-211d1d21a03d","url":"https:\/\/connect.getseam.com\/connect_webviews\/view?connect_webview_id=70c4df9e-1070-441f-92f8-fd6524062cec&auth_token=9HJbwWKbD5aJLifZcozU9WWZXxropn9Bg","connected_account_id":null,"status":"pending","custom_redirect_url":null,"custom_redirect_failure_url":null,"created_at":"2023-02-09T02:14:06.147745+00:00","error":null}
*/
```
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}
### Authorize Your Workspace
Navigate to the URL returned by the Webview object. Since you are using a sandbox workspace, complete the login flow by entering the Minut [sandbox test accounts ](https://docs.seam.co/latest/device-guides/sandbox-and-sample-data)credentials below:
* **email**:
* **password**: 1234
Seam Connect Webview flow to connect Minut account with Seam
