RankYak provides a powerful API for developers who want full control over how articles are delivered, published, or processed. This is ideal if you use a custom CMS, an in-house platform, or want to build your own automation around RankYak's content.
The API documentation can be found here: https://docs.rankyak.com/api-reference
🔧 What you can do with the API
The API gives you the ability to:
Fetch articles generated by RankYak
Send RankYak the external URL of your published article
This is required for joining the backlink exchange if you are not using a native integration
Build custom publishing pipelines
Integrate RankYak with custom CMS systems or internal tools
The API is designed to be simple yet powerful, allowing developers to extend RankYak however they need.
🔑 Enabling API access
To access the API:
Go to your project
Open Settings → Integrations
Scroll to the Developer zone
Next to API, click Enable
Once enabled, you'll see your API key, which you’ll use to authenticate requests.
♻️ Regenerating the API key
If you believe your API key has been compromised or shared unintentionally:
Click Regenerate in the same API section
This will create a new key
Note: regenerating a key will invalidate the previous one immediately
Make sure to update the new key anywhere your integration depends on it.
❌ Disabling the API
If you no longer want to use the API:
Go to Settings → Integrations
Next to API, click Disable
This revokes API access and prevents further authenticated requests.
🎯 Summary
The API integration is perfect for developers who need:
Full publishing flexibility
Custom CMS compatibility
Control over content workflows
Access to article data programmatically
A way to send RankYak the live article URL for backlink eligibility
With the API enabled, RankYak becomes fully customizable to your technical environment.
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