Migrating from DocuSign

This guide helps you migrate an existing DocuSign eSignature integration to Propper Sign API with minimal code changes.

Executive Summary

What: Move your e-signature workflows from DocuSign to Propper Sign.

Why it's straightforward: Propper Sign offers backwards-compatible API endpoints for common DocuSign operations, so migrations require minimal code changes—primarily updating the base URL and authentication.

Two options: Switch everything at once (hard cutover) or run both systems in parallel during transition.

Propper Sign offers backwards-compatible API endpoints for core DocuSign v2.1 signing workflows, including envelope creation, embedded signing, recipient routing, document retrieval, and status tracking. See Feature Parity for detailed compatibility information.

Related Guides

Migrating Data from DocuSign - Use DocuSign Connect webhooks to import historical/completed envelopes and keep status synced
Sign Webhooks - Propper → your backend event notifications
Embedded Signing - Recipient view setup and best practices

Who This Guide Is For

This guide is for you if:

You currently call DocuSign eSignature REST API v2.1 from your backend and want to switch to Propper
You want minimal code changes and a predictable cutover process

Overview

Most migrations involve three changes:

Base URL — Change where API requests are sent (from DocuSign servers to Propper servers)
Authentication — Change how your system proves its identity (from DocuSign's JWT tokens to Propper's OAuth client credentials)
Webhook strategy — Decide how you'll receive notifications about signing events

DocuSign Base URL

Do not hardcode na1.docusign.net or any specific DocuSign region. DocuSign recommends retrieving the correct base_uri via the UserInfo endpoint ↗ (/oauth/userinfo). The base URI depends on where your DocuSign account is hosted.

Migration Paths

Choose the approach that fits your situation:

Option A: Hard Cutover

Switch base URL and auth in one deployment. Best for:

Simple integrations with few endpoints
No in-flight DocuSign envelopes to track
Teams comfortable with a clean break

Option B: Parallel Operation + Sync

Keep DocuSign running during transition, import into Propper via Connect. Best for:

Complex integrations needing gradual migration
Existing DocuSign envelopes that need to complete
Teams wanting to test Propper before full cutover

See Migration Strategy with DocuSign Connect for the parallel approach.

Quick Migration Checklist

Update API base URL to Propper
Replace DocuSign auth with Propper OAuth (client credentials)
Swap DocuSign SDK usage for:
- Direct HTTP calls (recommended), or
- A thin compatibility wrapper
Update webhook strategy:
- If you used DocuSign Connect, decide whether to keep it during transition
- If you need Propper outbound events, configure Propper Webhooks
Test core flows end-to-end (see Testing Checklist)
Review Feature Parity (especially tabs and templates)
Update error handling for Propper error codes

API Endpoint Mapping

Base URL

Environment	DocuSign	Propper
Production	`https://{base_uri}` (from UserInfo ↗)	`https://api.propper.ai`

DocuSign Base URI

DocuSign base URI is account-region specific. Always fetch it from /oauth/userinfo rather than hardcoding a region like na1, eu, or au.

Endpoint Paths

Propper uses the same path structure as DocuSign for core eSignature v2.1 envelope operations. Simply replace the base URL:

Operation	Path
Create envelope	POST `/accounts/{accountId}/envelopes`
Get envelope	GET `/accounts/{accountId}/envelopes/{envelopeId}`
List envelopes	GET `/accounts/{accountId}/envelopes`
Update envelope	PUT `/accounts/{accountId}/envelopes/{envelopeId}`
Get recipients	GET `/accounts/{accountId}/envelopes/{envelopeId}/recipients`
Recipient view	POST `/accounts/{accountId}/envelopes/{envelopeId}/views/recipient`
Sender view	POST `/accounts/{accountId}/envelopes/{envelopeId}/views/sender`
List documents	GET `/accounts/{accountId}/envelopes/{envelopeId}/documents`
Download document	GET `/accounts/{accountId}/envelopes/{envelopeId}/documents/{documentId}`

All paths are prefixed with /restapi/v2.1. See the DocuSign Envelopes API reference ↗ for detailed request/response schemas.

Account ID

In Propper, the {accountId} path parameter is your Propper Organization ID. Find this in your Organization Settings.

Known Differences

Field/Feature	DocuSign	Propper	Notes
Account ID	DocuSign account GUID	Propper org ID	Different value, same path position
Recipient view `returnUrl`	Required	Required	Same field, same behavior
Recipient view `clientUserId`	Required for embedded	Required for embedded	Same field, same behavior

Authentication Migration

DocuSign JWT → Propper OAuth

DocuSign JWT grant ↗ is an OAuth flow for service integrations that commonly uses the signature and impersonation scopes (requiring user consent).

Propper uses OAuth client credentials, which is simpler—no user consent flow required:

DocuSign JWT (Before)
Propper OAuth (After)

// DocuSign JWT authentication
const docusign = require('docusign-esign');

const apiClient = new docusign.ApiClient();
// Note: In production, get base_uri from /oauth/userinfo
apiClient.setBasePath('https://na1.docusign.net/restapi');

const results = await apiClient.requestJWTUserToken(
  integrationKey,
  userId,
  'signature',
  privateKey,
  3600,
);

const accessToken = results.body.access_token;

// Propper OAuth client credentials
const getAccessToken = async () => {
  const response = await fetch('https://auth.propper.ai/oauth2/token', {
    method: 'POST',
    headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
    body: JSON.stringify({
      grant_type: 'client_credentials',
      client_id: process.env.PROPPER_CLIENT_ID,
      client_secret: process.env.PROPPER_CLIENT_SECRET,
      scope: 'sign:read sign:write',
    }),
  });

  if (!response.ok) {
    throw new Error('Failed to get access token');
  }

  const { access_token, expires_in } = await response.json();
  return { accessToken: access_token, expiresIn: expires_in };
};

Scope Mapping

DocuSign Scope	Propper Scope	Notes
`signature`	`sign:read sign:write`	Full signing access
`extended`	`sign:read sign:write`	Treated as standard signing access
`impersonation`	Not supported	Use Propper service credentials instead

DocuSign scope definitions are documented in their OAuth scopes reference ↗.

SDK Migration Options

Option A: Replace SDK with Direct HTTP Calls (Recommended)

This is the most portable approach and avoids SDK coupling:

DocuSign SDK (Before)
Direct API (After)

const docusign = require('docusign-esign');

const envelopesApi = new docusign.EnvelopesApi(apiClient);

const envelope = await envelopesApi.createEnvelope(accountId, {
  envelopeDefinition: {
    emailSubject: 'Please sign',
    documents: [{ documentBase64: '...', documentId: '1', name: 'Contract.pdf' }],
    recipients: {
      signers: [{ email: 'signer@example.com', name: 'John', recipientId: '1' }],
    },
    status: 'sent',
  },
});

const createEnvelope = async (accountId, accessToken) => {
  const response = await fetch(
    `https://api.propper.ai/restapi/v2.1/accounts/${accountId}/envelopes`,
    {
      method: 'POST',
      headers: {
        Authorization: `Bearer ${accessToken}`,
        'Content-Type': 'application/json',
      },
      body: JSON.stringify({
        emailSubject: 'Please sign',
        documents: [{ documentBase64: '...', documentId: '1', name: 'Contract.pdf' }],
        recipients: {
          signers: [{ email: 'signer@example.com', name: 'John', recipientId: '1' }],
        },
        status: 'sent',
      }),
    },
  );

  return response.json();
};

Option B: Thin Compatibility Wrapper

If you have extensive SDK usage, create a compatibility wrapper to minimize code changes:

// propper-docusign-compat.js
class PropperEnvelopesApi {
  constructor(baseUrl, accessToken) {
    this.baseUrl = baseUrl;
    this.accessToken = accessToken;
  }

  async createEnvelope(accountId, { envelopeDefinition }) {
    const response = await fetch(`${this.baseUrl}/restapi/v2.1/accounts/${accountId}/envelopes`, {
      method: 'POST',
      headers: {
        Authorization: `Bearer ${this.accessToken}`,
        'Content-Type': 'application/json',
      },
      body: JSON.stringify(envelopeDefinition),
    });
    return response.json();
  }

  async getEnvelope(accountId, envelopeId) {
    const response = await fetch(
      `${this.baseUrl}/restapi/v2.1/accounts/${accountId}/envelopes/${envelopeId}`,
      {
        headers: { Authorization: `Bearer ${this.accessToken}` },
      },
    );
    return response.json();
  }

  async createRecipientView(accountId, envelopeId, viewRequest) {
    const response = await fetch(
      `${this.baseUrl}/restapi/v2.1/accounts/${accountId}/envelopes/${envelopeId}/views/recipient`,
      {
        method: 'POST',
        headers: {
          Authorization: `Bearer ${this.accessToken}`,
          'Content-Type': 'application/json',
        },
        body: JSON.stringify(viewRequest),
      },
    );
    return response.json();
  }

  // Add more methods as needed...
}

// Usage - minimal code changes from DocuSign SDK
const envelopesApi = new PropperEnvelopesApi('https://api.propper.ai', accessToken);

const envelope = await envelopesApi.createEnvelope(accountId, {
  envelopeDefinition: {
    /* same structure as before */
  },
});

Embedded Signing Migration

When migrating recipient views (embedded signing ↗), ensure your request includes the required fields:

// Recipient view request - same structure for both DocuSign and Propper
const viewRequest = {
  returnUrl: 'https://yourapp.com/signing-complete', // Required
  authenticationMethod: 'none',
  clientUserId: 'user-123', // Required for embedded signing
  email: 'signer@example.com',
  userName: 'John Smith',
  recipientId: '1',
};

const response = await fetch(
  `${baseUrl}/restapi/v2.1/accounts/${accountId}/envelopes/${envelopeId}/views/recipient`,
  {
    method: 'POST',
    headers: {
      Authorization: `Bearer ${accessToken}`,
      'Content-Type': 'application/json',
    },
    body: JSON.stringify(viewRequest),
  },
);

const { url } = await response.json();
// Redirect user to `url` for signing

Request/Response Compatibility

For core envelope operations, Propper follows DocuSign v2.1 request shapes (envelopeDefinition, recipients, documents, tabs). The DocuSign envelope resource reference ↗ is the baseline for payload structure.

Create Envelope Request

{
  "emailSubject": "Please sign this document",
  "emailBlurb": "Please review and sign at your convenience.",
  "status": "sent",
  "documents": [
    {
      "documentId": "1",
      "name": "Contract.pdf",
      "documentBase64": "JVBERi0xLjQKJeLjz9M...",
      "order": "1"
    }
  ],
  "recipients": {
    "signers": [
      {
        "email": "signer@example.com",
        "name": "John Smith",
        "recipientId": "1",
        "routingOrder": "1",
        "clientUserId": "user-123",
        "tabs": {
          "signHereTabs": [
            {
              "documentId": "1",
              "pageNumber": "1",
              "xPosition": "100",
              "yPosition": "500"
            }
          ]
        }
      }
    ]
  }
}

This exact payload structure works with both DocuSign and Propper.

Webhooks: Choose the Right Model

DocuSign Connect and Propper Webhooks are separate systems with different purposes:

System	Direction	Purpose
DocuSign Connect	DocuSign → Propper	Import envelopes, sync status during migration
Propper Webhooks	Propper → Your app	Notify your backend of Propper events

If You Previously Used DocuSign Connect

DocuSign Connect is DocuSign's webhook system with defined event triggers ↗ (e.g., envelope-completed, recipient-completed).

During migration, you can keep DocuSign Connect running and configure Propper to receive those events. This is recommended for gradual transition and historical import. See Migrating Data from DocuSign.

If You Want Propper → Your Backend Notifications

Use Propper Webhooks and subscribe to Propper event names.

Propper Webhook Event Names:

Event	Description
`document.sent`	Agreement sent for signature
`document.viewed`	Recipient opened the signing page
`document.signed`	Individual recipient completed signing
`document.completed`	All recipients completed, envelope finalized
`document.declined`	Recipient declined to sign
`document.voided`	Envelope was cancelled

Separate Secrets

Do not reuse your DocuSign Connect HMAC key for Propper webhook verification. These are separate systems with separate secrets. Generate a new webhook secret in the Propper dashboard.

Running Both During Migration

You can run DocuSign Connect (DocuSign → Propper) and Propper Webhooks (Propper → your app) simultaneously:

DocuSign → DocuSign Connect → Propper (imports envelope)
                                  ↓
                           Propper Webhooks → Your Backend (notifies of import)

Feature Parity

Fully Supported (Core Workflows)

Feature	Compatibility	Notes
Envelope create/send	✅ Full	Same API structure
Multiple recipients	✅ Full	Sequential and parallel routing
Embedded signing (recipient view)	✅ Full	Same views/recipient ↗ API
Document upload (Base64)	✅ Full	Same format
Envelope status tracking	✅ Full	DocuSign-compatible lifecycle ↗
Document download	✅ Full	Same documents API
Void envelopes	✅ Full	Same API
Audit trail	✅ Full	JSON and PDF certificate

Tabs (Signature Fields)

DocuSign supports many tab types ↗. Propper supports the most commonly used:

Tab Type	Status	Notes
`signHereTabs`	✅ Supported	Primary signature placement
`initialHereTabs`	✅ Supported	Initial placement
`dateSignedTabs`	✅ Supported	Auto-filled signing date
`textTabs`	✅ Supported	Free-form text input
`fullNameTabs`	✅ Supported	Auto-filled signer name
`emailTabs`	✅ Supported	Auto-filled signer email
`companyTabs`	✅ Supported	Company name field
`titleTabs`	✅ Supported	Title/role field
`checkboxTabs`	⚠️ Partial	Basic support, complex validation coming
`radioGroupTabs`	⚠️ Partial	Basic support
`listTabs` (dropdowns)	⚠️ Partial	Basic support
`formulaTabs`	❌ Not yet	Calculated fields on roadmap
`notaryTabs`	❌ Not yet	Notarization not supported
`attachmentTabs`	❌ Not yet	On roadmap

Tab Migration

If your integration uses unsupported tab types, contact support to discuss alternatives or timeline.

Templates

Feature	Status	Notes
Create templates	✅ Supported	Same template API structure
Use templates for envelopes	✅ Supported	Reference by template ID
Template roles	✅ Supported	Map recipients to roles
Template tabs	⚠️ Partial	Depends on tab type support

Not Supported (Use Alternatives)

Feature	Alternative
DocuSign Admin API	Use Propper Admin dashboard
Bulk send	Loop with standard envelope API
PowerForms	Use embedded signing with your own forms
SMS delivery	Email delivery only
In-person signing	Standard embedded signing
IDV (ID Verification)	On roadmap

Error Handling

Propper Error Response Format

All Propper API errors return a consistent structure:

{
  "error": {
    "code": "ENVELOPE_NOT_FOUND",
    "message": "The requested envelope does not exist",
    "details": {
      "envelopeId": "abc123-def456"
    },
    "requestId": "req_7f8g9h0i1j2k"
  }
}

Field	Description
`code`	Machine-readable error code for programmatic handling
`message`	Human-readable error description
`details`	Additional context (optional, varies by error)
`requestId`	Unique identifier for support/debugging

Error Code Mapping

DocuSign Error	Propper Error	HTTP Status
`ENVELOPE_NOT_IN_CORRECT_STATE`	`ENVELOPE_CANNOT_BE_MODIFIED`	400
`ENVELOPE_DOES_NOT_EXIST`	`ENVELOPE_NOT_FOUND`	404
`RECIPIENT_NOT_IN_SEQUENCE`	`RECIPIENT_NOT_FOUND`	404
`INVALID_REQUEST_BODY`	`INVALID_REQUEST_BODY`	400
`USER_AUTHENTICATION_FAILED`	`UNAUTHORIZED`	401
`USER_NOT_AUTHORIZED_FOR_ACCOUNT`	`FORBIDDEN`	403
`HOURLY_API_LIMIT_EXCEEDED`	`RATE_LIMIT_EXCEEDED`	429

Step-by-Step Migration

1. Update Environment Variables

# Before (DocuSign)
# Note: Don't hardcode na1 - use UserInfo to get base_uri
DOCUSIGN_BASE_URL=https://na1.docusign.net
DOCUSIGN_ACCOUNT_ID=abc123
DOCUSIGN_INTEGRATION_KEY=xyz789
DOCUSIGN_USER_ID=user123
DOCUSIGN_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH=./private.key

# After (Propper)
PROPPER_BASE_URL=https://api.propper.ai
PROPPER_AUTH_URL=https://auth.propper.ai
PROPPER_ORG_ID=your-org-id
PROPPER_CLIENT_ID=your-client-id
PROPPER_CLIENT_SECRET=your-client-secret

2. Update Authentication

Replace DocuSign JWT with Propper OAuth client credentials:

// auth.js
let tokenCache = { token: null, expiresAt: 0 };

const getAccessToken = async () => {
  // Return cached token if still valid
  if (tokenCache.token && Date.now() < tokenCache.expiresAt) {
    return tokenCache.token;
  }

  const response = await fetch(`${process.env.PROPPER_AUTH_URL}/oauth2/token`, {
    method: 'POST',
    headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
    body: JSON.stringify({
      grant_type: 'client_credentials',
      client_id: process.env.PROPPER_CLIENT_ID,
      client_secret: process.env.PROPPER_CLIENT_SECRET,
      scope: 'sign:read sign:write',
    }),
  });

  if (!response.ok) {
    const error = await response.json();
    throw new Error(`Auth failed: ${error.error?.message || response.statusText}`);
  }

  const { access_token, expires_in } = await response.json();

  // Cache token with 1 minute buffer
  tokenCache = {
    token: access_token,
    expiresAt: Date.now() + expires_in * 1000 - 60000,
  };

  return access_token;
};

3. Update Base URL

// Before (DocuSign)
// const BASE_URL = 'https://na1.docusign.net/restapi/v2.1';

// After (Propper)
const BASE_URL = 'https://api.propper.ai/restapi/v2.1';

4. Verify Embedded Signing

Test that recipient views work correctly:

// Generate signing URL
const response = await fetch(
  `${BASE_URL}/accounts/${orgId}/envelopes/${envelopeId}/views/recipient`,
  {
    method: 'POST',
    headers: {
      Authorization: `Bearer ${accessToken}`,
      'Content-Type': 'application/json',
    },
    body: JSON.stringify({
      returnUrl: 'https://yourapp.com/signing-complete',
      authenticationMethod: 'none',
      clientUserId: 'user-123',
      email: 'signer@example.com',
      userName: 'John Smith',
      recipientId: '1',
    }),
  },
);

const { url } = await response.json();
// Redirect user to `url` - signer should complete successfully

5. Decide Your Sync Strategy

Hard cutover:

Stop creating DocuSign envelopes on cutover date
Only import in-flight DocuSign envelopes until they complete

Parallel operation:

Keep DocuSign Connect importing into Propper
Gradually shift new envelope creation to Propper API
See Migration Strategy with DocuSign Connect

Golden Path Example (End-to-End)

Here's a complete flow showing the full signing lifecycle:

// 1. Get access token
const accessToken = await getAccessToken();

// 2. Create and send envelope
const createResponse = await fetch(`${BASE_URL}/accounts/${orgId}/envelopes`, {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    Authorization: `Bearer ${accessToken}`,
    'Content-Type': 'application/json',
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    emailSubject: 'Please sign: Sales Agreement',
    status: 'sent',
    documents: [
      {
        documentId: '1',
        name: 'Agreement.pdf',
        documentBase64: pdfBase64Content,
      },
    ],
    recipients: {
      signers: [
        {
          email: 'customer@example.com',
          name: 'Jane Customer',
          recipientId: '1',
          clientUserId: 'customer-456', // For embedded signing
          tabs: {
            signHereTabs: [
              { documentId: '1', pageNumber: '1', xPosition: '200', yPosition: '600' },
            ],
          },
        },
      ],
    },
  }),
});

const { envelopeId } = await createResponse.json();
console.log('Created envelope:', envelopeId);

// 3. Generate embedded signing URL
const viewResponse = await fetch(
  `${BASE_URL}/accounts/${orgId}/envelopes/${envelopeId}/views/recipient`,
  {
    method: 'POST',
    headers: {
      Authorization: `Bearer ${accessToken}`,
      'Content-Type': 'application/json',
    },
    body: JSON.stringify({
      returnUrl: 'https://yourapp.com/signing-complete?envelopeId=' + envelopeId,
      authenticationMethod: 'none',
      clientUserId: 'customer-456',
      email: 'customer@example.com',
      userName: 'Jane Customer',
      recipientId: '1',
    }),
  },
);

const { url: signingUrl } = await viewResponse.json();
console.log('Redirect user to:', signingUrl);

// 4. After signing completes, check status
const statusResponse = await fetch(`${BASE_URL}/accounts/${orgId}/envelopes/${envelopeId}`, {
  headers: { Authorization: `Bearer ${accessToken}` },
});

const envelope = await statusResponse.json();
console.log('Envelope status:', envelope.status); // "completed"

// 5. Download signed document
const docResponse = await fetch(
  `${BASE_URL}/accounts/${orgId}/envelopes/${envelopeId}/documents/1`,
  {
    headers: { Authorization: `Bearer ${accessToken}` },
  },
);

const signedPdf = await docResponse.arrayBuffer();
console.log('Downloaded signed PDF:', signedPdf.byteLength, 'bytes');

Testing Checklist

Use this checklist to verify your migration. Each checkpoint has specific pass/fail criteria.

Checkpoint 1: Authentication

Test	Command	Expected Result
Get token	`POST /oauth2/token` with credentials	Returns `access_token` and `expires_in`
Token format	Inspect response	`access_token` is non-empty string
Token refresh	Request new token near expiry	New token returned successfully

# Test command
curl -X POST https://auth.propper.ai/oauth2/token \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"grant_type":"client_credentials","client_id":"...","client_secret":"...","scope":"sign:read sign:write"}'

Checkpoint 2: Envelope Operations

Test	Expected Result
Create draft envelope (status: "created")	Returns `envelopeId`, status is "created"
Get envelope by ID	Returns envelope with correct fields
List envelopes	Returns array including created envelope
Send envelope (status: "sent")	Status changes to "sent"

Checkpoint 3: Embedded Signing Flow

Test	Expected Result
Create recipient view URL	Returns valid `url` field
Navigate to signing URL	Signing page loads, no errors
Complete signature	Redirected to `returnUrl`
Check envelope status	Status is "completed"

Checkpoint 4: Document Retrieval

Test	Expected Result
List documents	Returns document list with IDs
Download signed PDF	Returns valid PDF binary
Verify PDF	PDF opens, shows signatures

Checkpoint 5: Webhooks (If Applicable)

Test	Expected Result
Receive webhook on envelope send	Event received, signature verified
Receive webhook on completion	Event received with envelope data
Invalid signature rejected	401 returned, event not processed

Common Migration Issues

"Account not found" errors

Cause: Using your DocuSign account ID instead of your Propper organization ID.

Solution: Get your organization ID from Organization Settings in the Propper dashboard.

Authentication failures

Cause: Using DocuSign JWT assumptions (impersonation, user-specific tokens).

Solution: Switch to OAuth client credentials. See DocuSign JWT flow documentation ↗ for what you're migrating from.

Webhook signature verification fails

Cause: Using DocuSign Connect HMAC key for Propper webhooks.

Solution: These are separate systems with separate secrets. Get your Propper webhook secret from the dashboard.

Tabs missing or not rendering

Cause: Using a tab type not yet supported in Propper.

Solution: Check the Tabs compatibility table. Use supported tab types or contact support for timeline on specific tabs.

"Base URL not reachable" in production

Cause: Firewall or network rules allowing only DocuSign domains.

Solution: Allow outbound traffic to api.propper.ai and auth.propper.ai.

Migration Strategy with DocuSign Connect

For gradual migrations, use DocuSign Connect to keep both systems in sync.

Phase 1: Set Up Sync

Configure DocuSign Connect in Propper (setup guide)
Enable auto-import for completed envelopes
Test with a single envelope
✅ Checkpoint: New DocuSign completions appear in Propper

Phase 2: Parallel Operation

Continue creating envelopes in DocuSign
Completed envelopes sync to Propper automatically
Start testing Propper API for new workflows
✅ Checkpoint: Can create and complete envelopes in both systems

Phase 3: Gradual Cutover

New workflows use Propper API
Existing DocuSign envelopes continue syncing
Train users on Propper interface
✅ Checkpoint: Majority of new envelopes created in Propper

Phase 4: Full Migration

All new envelopes created via Propper API
DocuSign Connect continues for any in-flight envelopes
Once all DocuSign envelopes complete, optionally disable Connect
✅ Checkpoint: No new DocuSign envelopes, all operations in Propper

AI-Assisted Migration

Use this prompt with Claude, ChatGPT, or your preferred AI assistant to analyze your codebase and generate a structured migration plan:

📋 Copy Migration Assistant Prompt

You are an expert at migrating DocuSign eSignature REST API v2.1 integrations to Propper Sign API.

## Your Task

Scan the repository and identify all DocuSign usages, then produce a structured migration plan.

## What to Search For

1. **SDK imports:**
   - `docusign-esign` (Node.js)
   - `DocuSign.eSign` (.NET)
   - Similar patterns in other languages

2. **Direct REST calls:**
   - URLs containing `docusign.net` or `docusign.com`
   - Paths matching `/restapi/v2.1/accounts/`

3. **Auth flows:**
   - JWT token requests (`requestJWTUserToken`)
   - Auth code flow implementations
   - Integration key / user ID references

4. **Recipient views (embedded signing):**
   - `/views/recipient` endpoint calls
   - `clientUserId` usage patterns

5. **Webhook handlers:**
   - DocuSign Connect event processing
   - HMAC signature verification
   - Event types handled (envelope-completed, recipient-completed, etc.)

6. **Environment variables:**
   - `DOCUSIGN_*` prefixed variables
   - Base URL configurations

## Required Output

Produce the following sections:

### 1. Inventory Table

| File | Line(s) | Usage Type | DocuSign Feature |
|------|---------|------------|------------------|
| path/to/file.js | 45-60 | SDK import | Authentication |
| ... | ... | ... | ... |

### 2. Tab Types Used

List all tab types found in envelope creation code:
- signHereTabs: ✅ Supported
- dateSignedTabs: ✅ Supported
- formulaTabs: ❌ Not supported (needs alternative)

### 3. Auth Flow Summary

Current: [JWT / Auth Code / other]
Migration: OAuth client credentials

### 4. Webhook Flows

Events currently handled:
- envelope-completed → document.completed
- recipient-completed → document.signed

### 5. PR-Sized Migration Steps

Break the migration into reviewable chunks:

**PR 1: Authentication Migration**
Files: auth.js, config.js
Changes: Replace JWT with client credentials

**PR 2: Base URL Update**
Files: api-client.js
Changes: Update base URL, account ID

**PR 3: Webhook Handler Update**
Files: webhooks/docusign.js
Changes: Update event names, add Propper signature verification

### 6. Compatibility Risks

| Risk | Impact | Mitigation |
|------|--------|------------|
| formulaTabs not supported | Medium | Replace with textTabs, calculate server-side |
| ... | ... | ... |

### 7. End-to-End Test Plan

After migration, verify:

1. [ ] Create envelope with all tab types used
2. [ ] Generate embedded signing URL
3. [ ] Complete signing flow
4. [ ] Verify webhook received with correct event
5. [ ] Download signed document
6. [ ] Confirm audit trail available

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Who This Guide Is For​

Overview​

Migration Paths​

Option A: Hard Cutover​

Option B: Parallel Operation + Sync​

Quick Migration Checklist​

API Endpoint Mapping​

Base URL​

Endpoint Paths​

Known Differences​

Authentication Migration​

DocuSign JWT → Propper OAuth​

Scope Mapping​

SDK Migration Options​

Option A: Replace SDK with Direct HTTP Calls (Recommended)​

Option B: Thin Compatibility Wrapper​

Embedded Signing Migration​

Request/Response Compatibility​

Create Envelope Request​

Webhooks: Choose the Right Model​

If You Previously Used DocuSign Connect​

If You Want Propper → Your Backend Notifications​

Running Both During Migration​

Feature Parity​

Fully Supported (Core Workflows)​

Tabs (Signature Fields)​

Templates​

Not Supported (Use Alternatives)​

Error Handling​

Propper Error Response Format​

Error Code Mapping​

Step-by-Step Migration​

1. Update Environment Variables​

2. Update Authentication​

3. Update Base URL​

4. Verify Embedded Signing​

5. Decide Your Sync Strategy​

Golden Path Example (End-to-End)​

Testing Checklist​

Checkpoint 1: Authentication​

Checkpoint 2: Envelope Operations​

Checkpoint 3: Embedded Signing Flow​

Checkpoint 4: Document Retrieval​

Checkpoint 5: Webhooks (If Applicable)​

Common Migration Issues​

"Account not found" errors​

Authentication failures​

Webhook signature verification fails​

Tabs missing or not rendering​

"Base URL not reachable" in production​

Migration Strategy with DocuSign Connect​

Phase 1: Set Up Sync​

Phase 2: Parallel Operation​

Phase 3: Gradual Cutover​

Phase 4: Full Migration​

AI-Assisted Migration​

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