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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.

For more information about the API, see the GitHub REST API and GitHub GraphQL API. You can also stay current with API-related news by following the {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %} Developer blog.

Further reading

• "Backing up a repository"{% if currentVersion == "free-pro-team@latest" %}
• "About integrations"{% endif %}