List, read, create, update and delete Joomla articles through the Web Services API.
Explore 5 workflow actions for Joomla, including account permissions and operation limits.
2 read actions3 write actions
WORKFLOW ACTIONS
What you can configure.
Choose an action in the workflow builder, connect an account, and map its inputs. These actions are available in the catalog; your account access and a successful test determine whether they work for your setup.
Create article
Write
Create an article in a category (2 is Uncategorized on a new site).
Permissions and limits
Account permissions
A Joomla API token of a user with API login (core.login.api) and rights on articles
A repeated request may repeat the external action. Review the previous result before retrying a write.
Delete article
Write
Delete an article.
Permissions and limits
Account permissions
A Joomla API token of a user with API login (core.login.api) and rights on articles
A repeated request may repeat the external action. Review the previous result before retrying a write.
Get article
Read
One article with its attributes.
Permissions and limits
Account permissions
A Joomla API token of a user with API login (core.login.api) and rights on articles
List articles
Read
Articles, optionally only those in one category.
Permissions and limits
Account permissions
A Joomla API token of a user with API login (core.login.api) and rights on articles
Update article
Write
Change an article's title, intro text or full text. Joomla needs the text split into intro and full text when changing it.
Permissions and limits
Account permissions
A Joomla API token of a user with API login (core.login.api) and rights on articles
A repeated request may repeat the external action. Review the previous result before retrying a write.
SETUP
Start with a controlled test.
01Connect the intended account
Use the account and permissions required for your process. Review the connection check before configuring a workflow action.
02Review inputs and access
Select a listed operation and map its required inputs. Use test records and add a human approval before writes that need review.
03Confirm the result
Inspect step outputs and confirm the result in Joomla. A saved workflow is not a completed provider action.