Payload CMS API

Payload is an open-source headless CMS and application framework built with TypeScript, React, and Node.js. It offers REST and GraphQL APIs for managing content, making it ideal for developers building custom content management systems. With features like a built-in admin panel, flexible schema design, and support for MongoDB, Payload provides a robust solution for modern web applications.

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API Endpoints

Creates a new item in a CMS collection

Full URL

http://localhost:3000/api/{collection}

Code Examples

curl -X POST 'http://localhost:3000/api/{collection}' \
  -H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'

Parameters

{
  "price": 99.99,
  "title": "New Product",
  "category": "electronics"
}

Example Response

{
  "id": "abc123def456",
  "title": "New Product",
  "createdAt": "2023-07-18T14:45:30Z"
}

Version

v1

Rate Limit

60 requests/minute
Tags
cmscontent-management
Technical Details
Authentication
API Key
Response Formats
JSON
Availability
global
Status
Published
Rate Limits

Self-managed

Supported Languages
JavaScript
Use Cases
content management
digital experiences

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