Does the Webflow CMS API support JavaScript post requests?

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September 22, 2023

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Yes, the Webflow CMS API does support JavaScript post requests. The API allows developers to interact with the Webflow CMS and perform various actions such as creating new items, updating existing items, deleting items, and more. Here's how you can use JavaScript to make post requests to the Webflow CMS API:

Obtain your Webflow API key: To use the Webflow CMS API, you'll need to generate an API key in the Webflow dashboard. You can find this under the Project Settings > API Keys section. Make sure you have the "CMS" checkbox selected when generating the key.
Set up your JavaScript code: In your JavaScript code, you can use the fetch() function or libraries like axios or jQuery.ajax() to make post requests to the Webflow CMS API.
Make the post request: To create a new item in the Webflow CMS, you'll need to make a post request to the appropriate API endpoint. The endpoint URL should be in the format https://api.webflow.com/collections/:collection_id/items, where :collection_id is the ID of the collection you want to add the item to.
Set the necessary headers: In the post request, you'll need to include the appropriate headers. The most important header is the "Authorization" header, which should contain your API key. You can set this header using the fetch() function's headers property or the equivalent in other libraries.
Provide the item data: The item data should be provided in the request body. You need to pass an object containing the fields and values you want to assign to the new item. The exact format of the data depends on the structure of your collection and the field types.
Handle the response: After making the post request, you can handle the response in your JavaScript code. The response will include the newly created item's data, including its unique ID.

It's important to note that making post requests to the Webflow CMS API requires authentication and the appropriate permissions for your API key. Make sure you keep your API key secure and don't expose it publicly in your JavaScript code.

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