Heroku Platform API

API

REST API for automating Heroku app management and platform tasks

Overview

The Heroku Platform API offers REST endpoints to programmatically create/scale/delete apps, provision add-ons, manage dyno configurations, adjust environment variables, and access app logs. Responses are JSON-formatted, with authentication via OAuth2 tokens or personal API keys. Use cases include integrating Heroku with CI/CD pipelines, building custom monitoring dashboards, scripting deployment workflows, and automating add-on setup for multiple apps.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://devcenter.heroku.com/articles/platform-api-reference/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful Architecture
JSON Responses
OAuth2/API Key Auth
App Lifecycle Management
Add-on Provisioning
Dyno Scaling
Config Var Management

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is the Heroku Platform API free to use?

API access is free, but resources like apps, dynos, or add-ons incur charges based on Heroku's pricing.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes—authenticate using an OAuth2 token or a personal API key from your Heroku account settings.

? What is the response format?

All responses are in JSON format, with standard HTTP status codes for success or error indication.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Development

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Comprehensive automation capabilities
⊕ Tight Heroku ecosystem integration
⊕ Well-documented with examples
⊕ Supports CI/CD workflows

Cons

⊖ Resource costs apply for apps/add-ons
⊖ Rate-limited requests
⊖ Requires Heroku account
⊖ Advanced features need paid plans