CircleCI API
CircleCI API
Continuous integration and deployment with pipelines, artifacts, and contexts.
Quick Facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Provider | CircleCI |
| Category | DevOps & Infrastructure APIs |
| Website | https://circleci.com |
| Authentication | API Token |
| Pricing Model | freemium |
| Free Tier | Yes, generous free tier |
| Rate Limit | 5000 req/hour (varies by plan) |
Overview
CircleCI API is a devops & infrastructure apis provided by CircleCI. Continuous integration and deployment with pipelines, artifacts, and contexts. 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, CircleCI offers flexible options for projects of any size, from prototypes to enterprise deployments.
CircleCI 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.circleci.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.circleci.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.circleci.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.circleci.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://circleci.com for current rates and detailed pricing information.
Use Cases
- Integration: Connect CircleCI services to your application for seamless devops functionality.
- Automation: Automate devops workflows and reduce manual operations.
- Scaling: Handle growing devops demands with CircleCI’s robust infrastructure.