(Using Medium API Python Package)
If you're looking to find and interact with various lists related to a specific topic on Medium, you can easily accomplish this using the Medium API in Python. This guide will walk you through the process of searching for lists on Medium by querying the platform for specific topics.
Before you begin, make sure you have the Medium API Python package installed. You can do this with the following command:
pip install medium-apiFirst, you'll need to import the necessary libraries. This includes the os library to handle environment variables and the Medium class from the medium_api package.
Next, fetch your Medium API key from the environment variables. This key is essential for authenticating your requests to the Medium API.
Ensure you have set the RAPIDAPI_KEY in your environment variables. This key is required to access the Medium API.
With your API key in hand, you can now create an instance of the Medium class. This object will be used to interact with the Medium API.
Use the search_lists method to find lists related to a specific topic. In this example, we are searching for lists related to "technology".
The query parameter specifies the topic you're interested in, and save_info=True means the information will be saved if you have a sufficient number of API calls available.
Finally, iterate through the lists returned by the search and print details such as the list's name, ID, and the count of articles in each list.
This guide demonstrated how to search for lists on Medium using Python. By following these steps, you can easily query Medium for lists related to specific topics and display relevant information. Make sure to handle your API key securely and manage your API usage wisely.
If you have any questions or run into issues, feel free to ask!