# Public API

### How to create custom integrations with BugBug Public API?

BugBug Public API lets you run and manage tests from your own tools, scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and internal dashboards.

Use the Public API when you need more control than a simple webhook URL or CLI command can provide.

Keep in mind that Public API access is available on paid plans. More information about pricing can be found here: <https://bugbug.io/pricing/>

### Get your API token

1. Go to the **Integrations** page.
2. Open the **API** tab.
3. Copy the project API token.

The API token belongs to a project. Treat it as a secret.

### Authenticate API requests

Send the API token in the `Authorization` header with the `Token` prefix:

```http
Authorization: Token <api-token>
```

Example:

```bash
curl \
  -H "Authorization: Token <api-token>" \
  "https://api.bugbug.io/api/v2/tests/"
```

### API documentation

BugBug provides generated API documentation in two formats:

* [GitBook](/public-api-reference/config.md)
* [Swagger](https://app.bugbug.io/docs/swagger/?version=v2)
* [Redoc](https://app.bugbug.io/docs/redoc/?version=v2)

### What you can build with the Public API

The Public API can be used to create custom integrations for CI/CD systems, internal tools, dashboards, release workflows, and reporting automation.

Common API capabilities include:

* listing, creating, updating, and deleting tests
* listing, creating, updating, and deleting suites
* running tests and suites in the cloud
* checking test run and suite run status
* retrieving run results
* stopping running tests and suites
* downloading JUnit reports
* managing test groups, steps, and reusable components in API v2
* exporting and importing tests or projects as YAML or ZIP files
* reading and updating project settings
* managing visual regression reference screenshots

### Public API, CLI, and webhooks

Use the **Public API** when you are building a custom integration and need programmatic control.

Use the **Command Line Interface** when you want a ready-made command for CI/CD scripts.

Use **incoming webhooks** when another tool only needs to start a test or suite with one `POST` request.

Use **outgoing webhooks** when BugBug should send run events to another system.


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