Moodle External API Development
Streamlines the creation of secure, standards-compliant web service APIs for Moodle LMS plugins and integrations.
This skill provides a comprehensive framework for developing custom Moodle external APIs, adhering strictly to Moodle's mandatory three-method architecture (parameters, execution, and returns). It guides developers through the entire lifecycle—from initial class definition and parameter validation to advanced database operations, capability checks, and service registration. By following these patterns, developers ensure their integrations are secure, performant, and fully compatible with the Moodle Mobile app and external REST/AJAX clients.
Key Features
01Integration templates for db/services.php registration
02Comprehensive guidance for database transactions and course module manipulation
03132 GitHub stars
04Robust error handling and logging patterns for production-grade debugging
05Automated boilerplate generation for the Moodle three-method API pattern
06Standardized parameter validation and capability-based security checks
Use Cases
01Building custom REST endpoints for specialized Moodle plugins
02Exposing course data and activities to external mobile applications
03Developing secure AJAX handlers for modern Moodle interface components