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Article version: Enterprise Server 2.17

Getting started with the API

To automate common tasks, back up your data, or create integrations that extend GitHub Enterprise, you can use the GitHub Enterprise API.

More information about the API is available in the GitHub Developer documentation. You can also stay current with API-related news by following the GitHub Developer blog.

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