Introduction

Since version 1.2.1 you have access to the REST API through MagicChecklists. WordPress is using the REST API for simple http requests to connect either WP related methods or even 3rd party software with your website.

Welcome to the MagicChecklists API documentation. This guide will help you integrate MagicChecklists with your applications using our REST API endpoints.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• A WordPress website with MagicChecklists plugin installed and activated
• Administrator access to the WordPress installation
• Basic understanding of REST APIs

Enabling the API

1. Navigate to your WordPress dashboard
2. Go to Settings → Integrations
3. Locate the API switch and enable it
4. Save your changes

Authentication

MagicChecklists API uses WordPress Application Passwords for authentication. This provides a secure way to connect to the API without sharing your main WordPress password.

Setting up Authentication:

1. Go to your WordPress profile settings
2. Scroll to the “Application Passwords” section
3. Enter a name for your application (e.g., “MagicChecklists API Access”)
4. Click “Create Application Password”
5. Important: Save the generated password immediately. It won’t be displayed again!

Authentication Headers

Include these headers in all API requests:

wp_username: YOUR_USERNAME
wp_app_password: YOUR_APPLICATION_PASSWORD

Base URL

All API endpoints are prefixed with:

{{SITE_URL}}/wp-json/magicchecklists/v1/