To access the Blogs API from ClassMarker, obtain an access token with the required scopes and permissions. Store credentials securely, rotate keys regularly, and follow least-privilege access best practices.
In ClassMarker, authorize the connection by providing your OAuth client details or an API key, then run a test to ensure the connection can read and write blog data as configured.
Core blogs endpoints used: GET /blogs/posts, POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/authors, and GET /blogs/check-slug.readonly along with read-only endpoints for listing and validation. Email-related endpoints for notifications include GET emails/builder, POST emails/builder, POST /emails/builder/data, DELETE /emails/builder/:locationId/:templateId, and GET emails/schedule. The list reflects the endpoints available in the integration guide for connecting ClassMarker with Blogs API.
Trigger: A new ClassMarker submission arrives, automatically generating a new blog post in Blogs API with the submission content and metadata.
Actions: create a post using POST /blogs/posts; map fields such as title, content, author, slug, and publish status; attach related metadata for SEO.
POST /blogs/posts
title, content, author_id, slug, excerpt, categories, publish_status
Trigger: ClassMarker edits trigger updates to existing blog posts in Blogs API.
Actions: update a post via PUT /blogs/posts/:postId; resync fields like title, content, slug; optionally re-publish.
PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
postId, title, content, slug, publish_status
Trigger: new or updated authors or categories in ClassMarker prompt a sync check against Blogs API.
Actions: fetch authors (GET /blogs/authors) and categories (GET /blogs/categories) to keep local references up to date.
GET /blogs/authors, GET /blogs/categories
author_id, name; category_id, name
No-code automation lets you publish class results to your blog without writing code, saving time and reducing manual errors.
Centralized workflow management keeps blog content, authors, and categories in sync with class data in a single view.
Real-time monitoring and built-in error handling provide quick feedback when publishing fails, so you can act fast.
Key elements include API endpoints, authentication, triggers, actions, and mapping of class data to blog fields. Understanding these parts helps you build robust automations.
Application Programming Interface: a set of rules that enable programs to communicate and perform actions like creating or updating blog posts.
A specific URL and operation in an API used to access or modify resources, such as a blog post or author list.
A standard protocol for authorizing access to APIs without sharing user credentials.
A URL-friendly text string used to identify a blog post, typically derived from the title.
Whenever a class is completed, automatically generate a blog post with the student outcomes, instructor notes, and a summary. Include automatic SEO-friendly titles and slugs.
Create or update instructor profiles in Blogs API from ClassMarker data so readers see accurate author information across posts.
Publish periodic course updates, reminders, or announcements as scheduled blog posts to keep learners engaged.
Obtain API credentials for Blogs API and securely connect ClassMarker to the integration, ensuring the necessary scopes are granted.
Map ClassMarker fields (title, content, author, slug) to the corresponding Blog post fields and configure the endpoints you will use.
Run test submissions, verify posts appear correctly, fix mapping issues, and roll out automation to production.
No-code setup is possible. The integration offers HTTP-based actions and triggers that you can configure from a visual builder. You do not need to write code to create posts, update content, or fetch authors; you simply map fields and choose triggers. If you prefer, you can still customize using advanced options in the API.
For basic publishing, use POST /blogs/posts to create posts and GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to ensure unique slugs. You can also fetch authors with GET /blogs/authors and categories with GET /blogs/categories to enrich posts.
Use OAuth or API keys with scoped permissions and rotate credentials regularly. Store tokens securely, and avoid embedding credentials in content. Use sandbox/test environments before going live.
Yes, you can update posts via PUT /blogs/posts/:postId. Map the postId and fields to be updated, then trigger the action from ClassMarker when edits occur.
Map fields such as title, content, slug, excerpt, and author to the Blogs API fields. Use the slug check endpoint to ensure unique slugs before publishing.
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