Drupal.org API

API

RESTful API for Drupal.org open source project data

Overview

The Drupal.org API offers RESTful endpoints to access structured data about Drupal projects, modules, themes, issues, releases, and community contributions. Responses are formatted in JSON. Key endpoints include those for retrieving project details, issue tracking data, release notes, and user profiles. Use cases span building custom dashboards for monitoring Drupal ecosystem updates, integrating project metrics into third-party tools, automating issue management workflows, and creating analytics platforms for community contribution insights. It supports pagination and filtering parameters for efficient data retrieval.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://www.drupal.org/drupalorg/docs/api')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful
JSON support
No Auth required (public data)
Project/issue/release data access
Pagination & filtering

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is the Drupal.org API free to use?

Yes, the Drupal.org API is free for accessing public data about Drupal projects, modules, issues, and releases.

? Does it require an API Key?

No, authentication is not required for most read-only endpoints. Restricted operations (like modifying issues) may need OAuth, but general use cases do not.

? What is the response format?

The Drupal.org API returns responses in JSON format, compatible with most programming languages and development tools.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Open Source Projects

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Free to use
⊕ Comprehensive Drupal ecosystem data
⊕ Easy integration with tools
⊕ No API key needed for public access

Cons

⊖ Rate limits apply for high-volume requests
⊖ Limited write operations
⊖ Documentation may lack depth for advanced use cases