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This repository contains documentation for Medium's OAuth2 API, which allows integrations to publish posts to a user's Medium account on their behalf. It covers authentication (both self-issued access tokens and browser-based OAuth), along with resources for users, publications, posts, and images.

Access requires an access token, obtained either through self-issued integration tokens generated from account settings or through a browser-based OAuth flow using a client ID, client secret, and defined scopes (basicProfile, listPublications, publishPost, uploadImage). Self-issued tokens do not expire but can be revoked by the user.

The Medium API is no longer supported, and the repository is archived and read-only. Medium does not allow any new integrations with the API; browser-based authentication is available only to integrations that already existed prior to this change.

Key features

  • Publish posts to a user's Medium account via OAuth2 JSON API
  • Self-issued integration tokens for desktop and plugin integrations
  • Browser-based OAuth authorization flow for existing integrations
  • List a user's publications
  • Upload images for use within a Medium post

Frequently asked questions

Is the Medium API still supported?

No, the Medium API is no longer supported and Medium does not recommend using it.

How do I authenticate with the Medium API?

You can use self-issued integration tokens (recommended) or browser-based OAuth2 authentication, though the latter is only supported for existing integrations.

Can I create new integrations with the Medium API?

No, Medium does not allow any new integrations with browser-based OAuth authentication.

What can an integration do with a user's account?

Depending on granted scopes, an integration can access basic profile info, list publications, publish posts, and upload images.

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