REST API parameters#
API parameters can be used with the REST API to filter, sort, and paginate results and to select fields and relations to populate. Additionally, specific parameters related to optional Strapi features can be used, like the publication state and locale of a content-type.
The following API parameters are available:
| Operator | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
filters | Object | Filter the response |
locale | String | Select a locale |
status | String | Select the Draft & Publish status |
populate | String or Object | Populate relations, components, or dynamic zones |
fields | Array | Select only specific fields to display |
sort | String or Array | Sort the response |
pagination | Object | Page through entries |
Query parameters use the (i.e. they are encoded using square brackets []).