Gitter

API

Real-time chat API for developer communities

Overview

The Gitter API enables integration of real-time chat functionality for developer communities and teams. Key endpoints include room management (create, list, join), message operations (send, retrieve, update), user profile access, and webhook setup for event notifications. Responses are in JSON format. Use cases include building chat bots to moderate communities, embedding Gitter chat into developer portals, automating welcome messages for new members, and syncing chat data with project management tools. It supports RESTful interactions and real-time updates via WebSockets for live chat experiences.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://developer.gitter.im/docs/welcome')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful API
JSON Responses
Real-time WebSocket support
Bot Development Tools
Webhook Notifications
OAuth 2.0 Authentication

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Gitter free to use?

Gitter offers a free tier for public communities and basic team chat, with paid plans for advanced features like private rooms, SSO, and priority support.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes, the Gitter API uses OAuth 2.0; you need to generate an access token from the developer portal to authenticate requests.

? What is the response format?

All API responses are in JSON format, making it easy to parse and integrate with most programming languages.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Development

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Easy to integrate
⊕ Real-time chat capabilities
⊕ Robust bot support
⊕ Seamless community integration

Cons

⊖ Rate-limited free tier
⊖ Advanced features require paid plans
⊖ Limited custom UI flexibility