Introduction to Dev.to API

Introduction to Dev.to API
Have you ever wanted to automate your blogging workflow, fetch your articles, or interact with the dev.to platform programmatically? The dev.to API makes all of this possible! In this article, I’ll walk you through the basics of using the dev.to API, from authentication to making your first requests, and even posting an article. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced developer, you’ll find practical tips and code examples to get started.
What is the dev.to API?
The dev.to API is a RESTful interface that allows developers to interact with the dev.to platform. You can use it to fetch articles, create new posts, update existing ones, manage comments, and more. This opens up a world of possibilities for automation, integration, and custom tooling.
Getting Started: Authentication
To use the dev.to API, you’ll need an API key. Here’s how to get one:

• Log in to your dev.to account.
• Go to Settings > Account.
• Scroll down to the “DEV API Keys” section.
• Generate a new key and copy it somewhere safe. Keep your API key private! It gives access to your account and should not be shared publicly. Making Your First API Request The dev.to API is based on REST principles and uses JSON for data exchange. You can use tools like curl, Postman, or any programming language that supports HTTP requests. Here’s a simple example using curl to fetch your published articles: Example: Fetching Your Articles curl -H "api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" https://dev.to/api/articles/me This will return a JSON array of your articles. Replace YOUR_API_KEY with the key you generated earlier. Posting an Article via the API One of the most powerful features is the ability to create new articles programmatically. Here’s how you can do it using curl: curl -X POST "https://dev.to/api/articles" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -H "api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \ -d '{ "article": { "title": "My First API Post", "published": true, "body_markdown": "Hello, world! This is my first post via the dev.to API.", "tags": ["api", "devto", "tutorial"] } }' This request will create and publish a new article on your dev.to profile. You can set published to false if you want to save it as a draft. Other Useful Endpoints
• Get a single article: GET /api/articles/{id}
• Update an article: PUT /api/articles/{id}
• Delete an article: DELETE /api/articles/{id}
• List comments: GET /api/comments?a_id={article_id} Check the official API documentation for a full list of endpoints and parameters. Tips and Best Practices
• Always keep your API key secure. Never commit it to public repositories.
• Respect the API rate limits to avoid being blocked.
• Use descriptive titles and tags when posting articles via the API.
• Test your requests with published: false to avoid accidental public posts. Sample Python Script Here’s a quick example using Python and the requests library to fetch your articles: import requests api_key = "YOUR_API_KEY" headers = {"api-key": api_key} response = requests.get("https://dev.to/api/articles/me", headers=headers) if response.status_code == 200: articles = response.json() for article in articles: print(article["title"]) else: print("Error:", response.status_code)

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