To begin, generate an API key or OAuth token for the Blogs API so Dext can securely call endpoints such as POST /blogs/posts and PUT /blogs/posts/:postId. Store credentials safely and grant access scoped to blogs and authors.
Dext will request permission to read and publish blog content. Use the OAuth flow or API key exchange to establish a trusted connection, then test with a small post to confirm successful authentication.
Key endpoints include GET /blogs/posts, POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/authors, POST /emails/builder, and related read/write actions for posts, categories, and authors. The endpoints listed here enable post creation, updates, slug validation, and taxonomy lookups to drive content workflows.
Trigger: a new draft is created in Dext
Action: publish the post in Blogs API using POST /blogs/posts, validate the slug with GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, and assign author and category data.
POST /blogs/posts
title, content, authorId, categoryId, slug, publishedAt
Trigger: a draft is updated in Dext
Action: sync edits by calling PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update the live post and optionally refresh slug or metadata.
PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
postId, title, content, updatedAt
Trigger: content creation or taxonomy changes
Action: pull authors and categories using GET /blogs/authors and GET /blogs/categories to ensure accurate taxonomy in Dext.
GET /blogs/authors and GET /blogs/categories
authorId, categoryId
Automate publishing from Dext to your blog without writing code.
Keep posts synced in real time as content evolves directly from your content source.
Leverage slug checks and taxonomy lookups to maintain clean, organized content without manual data entry.
A quick glossary of terms and processes you’ll encounter when integrating the Blogs API with Dext.
A piece of content published on your blog that combines text, images, and media.
A URL-friendly identifier derived from the post title to create clean, readable URLs and prevent duplicates.
An interface that enables Dext and Blogs API to communicate and exchange data securely.
A real-time notification mechanism that triggers actions in response to events such as new posts or updates.
Set up a workflow where drafts added in Dext automatically create live posts in your blog via POST /blogs/posts, with slug validation.
When edits are saved in Dext, use PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update the live post and preserve history.
Pull author and category data with GET /blogs/authors and GET /blogs/categories to keep taxonomy accurate.
Obtain API credentials for the Blogs API and authorize Dext to access blog data.
Map Dext triggers to REST endpoints like POST /blogs/posts and PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, and set up slug checks.
Run tests with sample posts, verify taxonomy, and monitor activity via endpoints.
No coding is required to connect Blogs API with Dext. Use the built-in triggers and REST actions to automate publishing and updates. The following steps guide you through authentication and endpoint setup without writing code. First, authorize Dext to access your Blogs API data, then configure the workflow to create posts automatically from Dext drafts. Finally, test the connection with a sample post to confirm everything works as expected.
For basic publishing, you typically need GET /blogs/posts to review posts, POST /blogs/posts to create, and PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update. Also ensure slug validation via GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to prevent duplicates. These endpoints cover the core publish and update workflow.
Authors and categories are retrieved with GET /blogs/authors and GET /blogs/categories. Use these to map Dext authors and categories to your blog posts, ensuring taxonomy stays consistent across systems. Keeping taxonomy synchronized helps with search and organization.
Slug existence can be checked using GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists before creating or updating a post. This prevents duplicate URLs and keeps your blog’s structure clean. If a slug exists, you can adjust it or append a unique suffix.
Yes. Use PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update a published post. You can modify title, content, metadata, or taxonomy, and changes will reflect on the live post. Consider versioning or logging changes for auditing.
Refer to the Blogs API and Dext integration guides for deeper tutorials, endpoint references, and sample workflows. You can also explore related articles on our platform for advanced automations and best practices.
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