How can I send an API request in a plugin, e.g. to change a user’s data? Preferably, with no need to specify an API key? Thanks.

Or, is there a way to not use requests to URLs, instead using built-in classes or methods (e.g. PostCreator)?

[image] NateDhaliwal: to change a user’s data? Read up about MVC. [image] Getting Started with Rails — Ruby on Rails Guides This guide covers getting up and running with Ruby on Rails.After reading this guide, you will know: How to install Rails, create a new Rails application, and connect your application to a database. The general layout of a Rails application. The... Requests → Controllers → Models Use the Rails Models. Experiment on the rails console using models. eg rails c user = User.find_by(username: "harry") user.username = "george" user.save! user.username etc etc. This is the very basics of code that is placed in plugins.

Sending an api request in a plugin

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NateDhaliwal (Nate Dhaliwal) July 20, 2025, 8:04am 4

Thanks! This seems like what I’m looking for; I’ll take a look.

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Sending an api request in a plugin

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