forem-api

Publish, fetch, and manage Forem API v1 articles, users, comments, organizations, and tags.

40|7|Updated Oct 20, 2025

Search Tags:#authentication #api #articles #webhooks #dev.to #forem

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Skill: forem-api
Source: https://github.com/rawveg/skillsforge-marketplace/tree/main/forem-api
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rawveg/skillsforge-marketplace --skill forem-api

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides structured guidance for interacting with Forem API (v1), including articles, users, comments, organizations, and tags.

Core Features & Use Cases

Article management: Publish, update, and retrieve articles programmatically.
User data & comments: Fetch user profiles and article comments; handle reactions.
Authentication: Use API keys for most operations and manage rate limits.

Quick Start

Create and fetch an article, then retrieve the current user info via the Forem API.

Frequently Asked Questions about forem-api

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I authenticate with the Forem API?▼

Forem API authentication uses API keys for most operations. Include your API key in request headers following Forem API v1 specifications. The Skill covers API key setup, rate limits, and request debugging to ensure secure, compliant access to articles, users, and other resources.

How do I publish and manage articles programmatically with Forem?▼

Publish, update, and retrieve articles through Forem API endpoints by constructing proper requests with authentication and required parameters. The Skill provides structured guidance on article creation, filtering, pagination, and consistent JSON response handling for dev.to and Forem-based platforms.

Can I fetch user profiles and comments through the Forem API?▼

Yes, Forem API v1 supports fetching user profiles, article comments, and reactions. The Skill covers user data retrieval, comment endpoints, filtering options, and pagination to help you integrate user-generated content and engagement data into your application.

What endpoints does Forem API provide for organizations and tags?▼

Forem API v1 includes dedicated endpoints for managing organizations, tags, articles, users, comments, and reactions. The Skill documents each endpoint's parameters, authentication requirements, and JSON response structure to guide you through building complete content management workflows.

Why am I getting API errors when querying Forem endpoints?▼

Common Forem API errors stem from authentication issues, malformed requests, or rate limit violations. The Skill includes request debugging techniques, proper header formatting per Forem API v1 standards, and guidance on handling consistent JSON responses to troubleshoot integration challenges.