Changelog
Version history and updates to the SeaLegs Developer API
API Versioning
The SeaLegs API uses versioning in the URL path (e.g., /v3/). We follow these principles:
- Major versions (v3, v4) may include breaking changes
- Minor updates within a version are backwards compatible
- Deprecated features are announced at least 6 months before removal
February 2026
February 25, 2026
New
SpotCast Widget Custom Styling
Widget users can now fully customize the look and feel of the SpotCast widget using CSS custom properties and data attributes.
Changes
- CSS custom properties - Override fonts, colors, border radius, header/footer background, and recommendation colors via
--sl-*variables - Custom logo - Replace the default SeaLegs logo with your own using the
data-logo-urlattribute - Hide logo - Set
--sl-logo-display: noneto remove the logo entirely - Forecast data access - Listen for
sealegs:forecastevents or use theonForecastcallback to access raw forecast data from your own code - Inline expand mode - Set
expandMode: 'inline'on mini widgets to expand day details in place instead of opening a full-screen modal - Day card background tints - New
--sl-go-bg,--sl-caution-bg, and--sl-nogo-bgCSS custom properties to customize day card background colors - Coordinates badge styling - New
--sl-coords-bgand--sl-coords-textCSS custom properties to customize the lat/lon badge in the header - Toggle bar styling - New
--sl-toggle-colorand--sl-toggle-bgCSS custom properties to customize the inline expand toggle
See the custom styling guide and data access guide for details.
February 7, 2026
New
Webhook Signing Secret in Dashboard
You can now view and manage your webhook signing secret directly from the Developer Dashboard.
Changes
- Dashboard Webhooks tab - View, copy, and regenerate your webhook signing secret
December 2025
December 1, 2025
New
Developer API v3 - Initial Release
We're excited to announce the public release of the SeaLegs Developer API!
Features
- SpotCast API - Create marine weather forecasts with AI-powered recommendations
- Webhook Support - Receive notifications when forecasts complete, with HMAC-SHA256 signature verification
- Pre-paid Credits - Simple usage-based billing
- Developer Dashboard - Manage API keys and monitor usage
Endpoints
POST /v3/spotcast- Create a new SpotCast forecastGET /v3/spotcast/{id}- Get SpotCast with latest forecastGET /v3/spotcast/{id}/status- Get processing statusPOST /v3/spotcast/{id}/refresh- Create new forecast for existing SpotCastGET /v3/spotcasts- List all SpotCastsGET /v3/account/balance- Get credit balance
Upcoming Features
We're actively working on the following features:
- Usage Analytics API - Programmatic access to your usage data
- Route Forecasts - Weather forecasts along a route, not just a single point
Feature Requests
Have a feature request? Email us at support@sealegs.ai - we'd love to hear from you!
Deprecation Policy
When we deprecate features:
- We announce the deprecation at least 6 months in advance
- Deprecated features continue to work during the deprecation period
- We provide migration guides for breaking changes
- We send email notifications to affected developers
Currently, there are no deprecated features.