Ghost

API

API for integrating published content into websites, apps, or embedded media

Overview

Ghost API is a RESTful interface for accessing published content from Ghost-powered sites. It returns JSON responses and offers endpoints for retrieving posts, pages, tags, authors, and site settings. Developers can integrate content into custom websites, mobile apps, or embedded media—like displaying blog posts in a native app, embedding articles in third-party platforms, or syncing content across channels. It includes filtering, sorting, and pagination options to tailor results, supporting flexible headless CMS workflows for various use cases.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://ghost.org/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful Interface
JSON Responses
Headless CMS Integration
Filtering & Pagination
Access to Posts/Pages/Tags/Authors

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Ghost API free to use?

Yes—self-hosted Ghost instances include free API access. Managed Ghost plans offer API access with limits based on the tier.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes—Content API keys for public content and Admin API keys for write operations are generated in the Ghost admin panel.

? What is the response format?

The Ghost API primarily returns JSON responses for all endpoints, simplifying parsing and integration.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Development

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Easy to integrate
⊕ Well-documented
⊕ Flexible content retrieval
⊕ Supports headless workflows
⊕ Open-source core

Cons

⊖ Requires Ghost site setup
⊖ Rate limits on managed plans
⊖ Advanced features need paid tiers
⊖ API key management required