DEV Community + Foldr Integration
DEV.to is the developer-focused blogging community built on Forem. Embed Foldr links in posts for source bundles, screencasts, and slide decks too large for DEV's native uploader.
How to Connect DEV Community to Foldr
Generate a Foldr API key
Sign in at foldr.space and create an API key at foldr.space/developers.
Authenticate with DEV Community
Generate or locate your DEV Community API credentials per DEV Community's documentation.
Wire the two APIs together
Write a small script or serverless function that calls DEV Community, processes the result, and POSTs to https://foldr.space/api/v1/files (or /links for short links).
Deploy + schedule
Run the script on-demand, via a cron job, or trigger it from a webhook — the Foldr REST API has no client-library lock-in.
Common Use Cases
- Link Foldr-hosted downloads from DEV Community posts
- Replace inline media on DEV Community with Foldr URLs when limits block you
- Gate a DEV Community article behind a Foldr form capture
- Track which DEV Community audience members convert on Foldr downloads
DEV Community + Foldr FAQ
How do I connect Foldr to DEV Community?
You connect Foldr to DEV Community via REST API. Full steps are listed above under "How to Connect". In short: create a Foldr API key, configure the REST API integration pointed at https://foldr.space/api/v1/, and map DEV Community's data into Foldr's request body.
Do I need a paid Foldr plan to use DEV Community with Foldr?
The Foldr free tier supports basic uploads via the API with 7-day expiry. For integration use with DEV Community — higher rate limits, permanent storage, multiple API keys, and webhook subscriptions — Foldr Pro (from $5/mo) is recommended.
What Foldr features can I call from DEV Community?
From DEV Community you can invoke any Foldr action: uploading files (up to 2 GB each), creating short links, generating bio pages, creating hosted forms, and reading download analytics. See the Foldr API docs for the full endpoint list.
Is there an official Foldr app for DEV Community?
Not a first-party app — Foldr integrates with DEV Community through REST API, which is usually a better fit because it doesn't require installing an extra app. If you'd rather have a native integration, let us know at foldr.space/contact.
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Start connecting DEV Community to Foldr
Grab a Foldr API key and wire up the steps above — most teams get the first end-to-end flow running in under ten minutes.
Get your Foldr API key