Use a secure API key with the Blogs API, scoped for emails/builder.readonly or broader write access as needed. Store credentials safely, rotate keys regularly, and use IP allowlists if available. In Moodle, configure the connection in your integration layer to send requests to the API endpoints with proper authentication headers.
Moodle connects to the Blogs API via a service account or OAuth-based credential. Ensure the app has the correct scope (emails/builder.readonly for reading templates, and emails/builder for writing). Keep credentials encrypted and refresh tokens as required. Test authentication with a simple ping to GET emails/schedule or GET blogs/authors.
Endpoint overview:\n- GET emails/builder: fetch email templates\n- emails/builder.write: update email templates\n- POST emails/builder: create a new email template\n- POST /emails/builder/data: attach data to templates\n- DELETE /emails/builder/:locationId/:templateId: remove a template\n- emails/schedule.readonly: read schedule data\n- GET emails/schedule: list email schedule\n- blogs/post.write: write blog post templates\n- POST /blogs/posts: create a blog post\n- blogs/post-update.write: update a blog post\n- PUT /blogs/posts/:postId: update a specific post\n- blogs/check-slug.readonly: check slug availability\n- GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists: verify slug existence\n- blogs/category.readonly: read categories\n- GET /blogs/categories: list categories\n- blogs/author.readonly: get authors\n- GET /blogs/authors: list authors
Trigger: when a new Moodle post draft is created
Actions: create a blog post via POST /blogs/posts; optionally attach author and categories; schedule or publish according to Moodle timing.
POST /blogs/posts and related endpoints for slug validation
title, content, slug, authorId, categoryId
Trigger: when an email template is created or updated in Moodle
Actions: create or update templates via POST /emails/builder, preserve locationId and templateId
POST /emails/builder and POST /emails/builder/data
templateId, locationId, content, subject, sender
Trigger: user activity in Moodle triggers reporting events to the Blogs API
Actions: log events to dashboards; pull post metrics via GET /blogs/posts and /blogs/categories
GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists or GET /blogs/authors
userId, action, timestamp, courseId
No-code automation lets you publish posts and update email templates without writing a line of code.
Visual workflows keep content teams aligned, with changes propagating through Moodle and the Blogs API automatically.
Consolidated content management reduces manual tasks and speeds up delivery of learning materials.
This glossary covers endpoints, triggers, actions, and data fields you’ll use when integrating Moodle with the Blogs API.
A specific URL and method pair that lets your apps read or write data in the Blogs API.
A URL-friendly version of a post title used to build the web address; check existence with the slug check endpoint.
A live callback that notifies your system when a specified event occurs in the Blogs API.
The method used to securely authorize requests to the Blogs API.
Automatically generate concise Moodle course summaries and publish them as blog posts in Blogs API, saving time for instructors and learners.
Create a templated email digest that pulls from Moodle course updates and distributes via emails/builder templates.
Aggregate post metrics and email engagement in a unified dashboard for admins and educators.
Obtain the Blogs API key with appropriate scopes (emails/builder.readonly for reading templates). Keep keys secure and restrict access to your Moodle integration platform.
Configure endpoints to map Moodle data to Blogs API fields (title, content, slug, author). Use endpoint paths like POST /blogs/posts and GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to validate slugs.
Run test posts, verify slug creation, check email template updates, and monitor logs for errors and performance.
To get started, you’ll need a Blogs API key with the correct scopes and a Moodle integration setup. Configure your connector to use the key and target the endpoint group that handles emails and blog posts. Ensure you grant read/write permissions only where needed. Map Moodle fields to endpoints (title, content, slug, author) and begin with a test post. Use the GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists endpoint to verify slug availability before publishing.
Start with the core endpoints: POST /blogs/posts to publish, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to check slug, and GET /blogs/categories to pull categories. Then connect email-related endpoints like GET emails/builder to fetch templates and POST /emails/builder to create or update templates. Once your mappings are in place, run a staged test to confirm data flows correctly between Moodle and the Blogs API.
Yes. No-code tools and integration platforms can connect Moodle to the Blogs API via prebuilt connectors or HTTP actions. You can trigger actions from Moodle events without writing code. Set up test workflows first, validate data mappings, and gradually move to production once you’re confident in reliability.
Security relies on API keys, scoped access, and HTTPS. Use API keys with the minimum required permissions and rotate them regularly. If supported, enable OAuth and IP allowlisting. Protect credentials in a secure vault, monitor access logs, and implement alerting for anomalous activity.
Use a staging environment or sandbox if available, and run end-to-end tests with sample posts and templates. Validate all mappings and error handling before going live. Review logs and retry failed requests, then incrementally promote to production once stability is confirmed.
If a slug exists, use the slug existence endpoint (GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists) to verify or adjust the slug. You can append a unique suffix or date to ensure uniqueness before publishing. Maintain a slug policy in your integration to prevent collisions automatically.
Refer to the Blogs API documentation for endpoint definitions, required fields, and example payloads. Look for field references that map to Moodle data (title, content, slug, author, category). Also review data mapping guides and any versioned endpoints to ensure compatibility with Moodle updates.
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