Will there be an API?

[jkopel]

The current answer seems to be, not in the immediate future.

Open API?

Hi Dan, I see that you plan to GPL the firmware. This is a great first step towards a truly Maker friendly device! However, the reliance on the cloud service is still a sticking point for many people. There are many situations in which a cloud service is impractical, and many are rightfully concerned about the future, whether that’s Glowforge ceasing operations or being acquired, or simply deciding to monetize what was previously available for free. In other comments you have stated that th…