Buildkite API

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Buildkite API

Hybrid CI/CD platform with self-hosted agents and cloud orchestration.

Quick Facts

FieldValue
ProviderBuildkite
CategoryDevOps & Infrastructure APIs
Websitehttps://buildkite.com
AuthenticationAPI Token
Pricing Modelfreemium
Free TierYes, generous free tier
Rate Limit5000 req/hour (varies by plan)

Overview

Buildkite API is a devops & infrastructure apis provided by Buildkite. Hybrid CI/CD platform with self-hosted agents and cloud orchestration. This API is designed to help developers integrate devops capabilities into their applications with minimal setup and maximum reliability.

The API supports API Token authentication, ensuring secure access to all endpoints. With a freemium pricing model, Buildkite offers flexible options for projects of any size, from prototypes to enterprise deployments.

Buildkite maintains comprehensive documentation, SDKs for popular programming languages, and active community support. The API is built on REST principles, returning JSON responses with standard HTTP status codes, making it straightforward to integrate into existing workflows.

Authentication

This API uses API Token authentication. Send your API token in the Authorization header or a custom header depending on the API.

Always store your credentials securely using environment variables or a secrets manager. Never commit API keys to version control or expose them in client-side code.

Code Samples

Python

import requests
import os

API_KEY = os.environ.get("API_KEY", "YOUR_API_KEY")
BASE_URL = "https://api.buildkite.com"

headers = {
    "Authorization": f"Bearer {API_KEY}",
    "Content-Type": "application/json"
}

response = requests.get(f"{BASE_URL}/v1/resources", headers=headers)
print(response.status_code)
print(response.json())

JavaScript

const API_KEY = process.env.API_KEY || 'YOUR_API_KEY';
const BASE_URL = 'https://api.buildkite.com';

const response = await fetch(`${BASE_URL}/v1/resources`, {
  headers: {
    'Authorization': `Bearer ${API_KEY}`,
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  }
});
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);

cURL

curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $API_KEY" \
     -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
     https://api.buildkite.com/v1/resources

Go

package main

import (
    "net/http"
    "fmt"
    "io"
    "os"
)

func main() {
    apiKey := os.Getenv("API_KEY")
    if apiKey == "" {
        apiKey = "YOUR_API_KEY"
    }
    req, _ := http.NewRequest("GET", "https://api.buildkite.com/v1/resources", nil)
    req.Header.Set("Authorization", "Bearer " + apiKey)
    req.Header.Set("Content-Type", "application/json")
    resp, _ := http.DefaultClient.Do(req)
    defer resp.Body.Close()
    body, _ := io.ReadAll(resp.Body)
    fmt.Println(string(body))
}

Pricing

The pricing model is freemium. Free tier with generous limits, paid plans for higher usage and premium features. Visit the provider’s pricing page at https://buildkite.com for current rates and detailed pricing information.

Use Cases

  • Integration: Connect Buildkite services to your application for seamless devops functionality.
  • Automation: Automate devops workflows and reduce manual operations.
  • Scaling: Handle growing devops demands with Buildkite’s robust infrastructure.

Further Reading

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