# discourse_api

> Updated 2026-09-03 · type: tool · category: social-community · status: active · rev 1

~304 stars; complements pydiscourse (Python client); Official Discourse (discourse org) Ruby client for the sanctioned API. Auth via admin API key. No ToS/ban…

- Open source: yes (MIT)
- Self-hostable: yes
- Pricing model: free
- Best for: Developers building applications that need to consume the Discourse forum API.
- Last verified: 2026-09-04

- **Canonical:** https://gtmstacker.com/registry/tool/discourse-api/
- **Source:** [github · github.com/discourse](https://github.com/discourse/discourse_api)
- **Tags:** social-community, social-professional-niche
- **Repository:** https://github.com/discourse/discourse_api

## Is discourse_api open source?

Yes — MIT-licensed.

## How much does discourse_api cost?

It is free to use.

## Can I self-host discourse_api?

Yes — it can be self-hosted.


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~304 stars; complements pydiscourse (Python client); Official Discourse (discourse org) Ruby client for the sanctioned API. Auth via admin API key. No ToS/ban risk.