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title: Getting started with the API
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redirect_from:
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- /articles/getting-started-with-the-api
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versions:
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fpt: '*'
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ghes: '*'
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ghae: '*'
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shortTitle: Get started API
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---
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To automate common tasks, back up your data, or create integrations that extend {% data variables.product.product_name %}, you can use the {% data variables.product.product_name %} API.
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For more information about the API, see the [GitHub REST API](/rest) and [GitHub GraphQL API](/graphql). You can also stay current with API-related news by following the [{% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %} Developer blog](https://developer.github.com/changes/).
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## Further reading
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- "[Backing up a repository](/articles/backing-up-a-repository)"{% ifversion fpt %}
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- "[About integrations](/articles/about-integrations)"{% endif %}
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