Introducing the Blogs API & API Gateway (Preview)

HCL Connections 8.0 CR11 introduces a preview of our new Blogs APIs and API Gateway, part of our broader Open API Initiative.

Why it matters:

  • OpenAPI-Compliant: Modern, lightweight, and easy to use.
  • Future-Ready Architecture: Built with Node.js and containers.
  • Incremental Delivery: Delivered via the new API Gateway to avoid disrupting existing integrations.
  • Developer Friendly: Enables faster onboarding and deeper integrations for customers and partners.
  • Build powerful, total experience apps across the collaboration ecosystem.

We’re augmenting legacy Atom-based APIs with modern REST APIs using JSON, making it easier for developers and partners to build integrated, user-friendly solutions on top of Connections.

We’re looking for your feedback!

  1. To get started, you must first self-register for the environment by completing this form.

  2. Join and explore the new Blogs API on our public preview environment:
    Connections API Modernization Initiative

  3. Review the Wikis on using the new Blogs APIs.

  4. Provide feedback via the Community Forums here.

Help us shape the new Blogs APIs before their official release targeting 8.0 CR12.

Thank you!
Trevor Tallackson
HCL Connections Product Manager