Kwikset lock codes...why the need for dev app to manage codes?

[jhamstead]

You can use community developed code to manage your locks. ST allows for you or community members to upload code into your SmartThings cloud (IDE) account. With that code you can enhance or add Device Type Handlers (DTH) and/or SmartApps.

Here are two available options to manage lock codes. You will need to update your locks DTH and install the associated SmartApp.

You can log into your IDE account from the link below:
http://consigliere-regional.api.smartthings.com

Now after saying that and missing the exact reason of your post, I believe SmartThings may be working on additional built in functionality.

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