How do I code a solution to query the Brightspace API?

Kevin.G.123

I am trying to develop a programming solution to query the Brightspace API. The reason is because of incompatibilities with Informatica which is my only tool for integration at this time.

I have tried scripts in both Python and Powershell. I need a refresh token. The following link shows how to obtain a refresh token.

https://community.d2l.com/brightspace/kb/articles/1196-how-to-obtain-an-oauth-2-0-refresh-token

I get a refresh token, but the cannot be used in my program as it gets rejected as an invalid refresh token because the token is from another program. So I need an initial valid token for my program before I can get a refresh token.

So to develop a program to query the Brightspace API, do I need to write code to implement the OAuth 2.0 three legged scheme to get the initial token?

Has anyone in this developer forum been able to program a custom solution to query the Brightspace API?

Megan.S.88

Hi @Kevin.G.123 - Have you explored this course? https://community.d2l.com/brightspace/kb/articles/4009-learn-postman-with-paul

I also have it on good authority that this page: https://community.d2l.com/brightspace/kb/articles/1100-using-postman-with-the-brightspace-api is about to get an update that includes the following details:

auth URL: https://auth.brightspace.com/oauth2/auth
and the access token: https://auth.brightspace.com/core/connect/token

There's also the Development homepage: https://community.d2l.com/brightspace/categories/development that might have more info. Or you can join the https://community.d2l.com/brightspace/group/29-developers Community group for more support.

Kevin.G.123

Thank you for your reply. I have used Postman and it is an invaluable tool for development. I have built 3 collections in Postman for Brightspace API. But it is a different situation to build a program which duplicates the authorizations, requests and responses that Postman handles. I will look at the Developer groups for more information.