Medium

API

API for accessing Medium's community content and writer tools

Overview

The Medium API provides RESTful endpoints to interact with Medium's platform, enabling retrieval of public content (posts, publications, user profiles) and management of authenticated users' data (drafts, submissions, following lists). Responses are JSON-formatted. Key endpoints include fetching a user’s published posts, listing their contributing publications, and accessing trending stories. Use cases: Integrate Medium content into educational apps, automate cross-posting for writers, analyze article engagement metrics, or build tools for creators to manage their Medium presence. OAuth2 authentication is required for write operations and private data access.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://github.com/Medium/medium-api-docs')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful
JSON responses
OAuth2 authentication
Public content access
Authenticated content management

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is the Medium API free to use?

Yes, the Medium API is free for most use cases, though it enforces rate limits to prevent abuse.

? Does it require authentication?

Public content endpoints may need an API key, while authenticated operations (like managing drafts) require OAuth2.

? What is the response format?

All responses from the Medium API are in JSON format.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Personality

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Well-documented
⊕ Access to diverse community content
⊕ Supports read/write operations
⊕ Free for non-commercial use

Cons

⊖ Rate-limited requests
⊖ OAuth2 required for write actions
⊖ Limited to Medium's content policies