With the Publishing API, you can automate frequent tasks having to do with games production and distribution. This API provides functions similar to those available through the[Google Play Console](https://play.google.com/apps/publish/), such as:

- Creating and editing[achievement](https://developer.android.com/games/pgs/achievements)listings.
- Creating and editing[leaderboard](https://developer.android.com/games/pgs/leaderboards)listings.
- Uploading icon images for achievements and leaderboards.

**Note:** You can use the Publishing API along with the[Google Play Developer API](https://developers.google.com/android-publisher/).

You can access the REST APIs directly via HTTP. For more information, see[Publishing API reference](https://developers.google.com/games/services/publishing/api)and the[sample app](https://github.com/playgameservices/management-tools).