Installation JSON Drop API
JSON Drop API requirements
JSON Drop API is built on Drupal 11 and is distributed as a self-contained package — no Composer setup required. This makes it fast to deploy, simple to configure, and lightweight enough to run even in constrained environments like shared hosting.
Minimum Requirements:
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PHP: 8.3+
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Database: MySQL, MariaDB
JSON Drop API installation steps
JSON Drop AI is designed to work even on shared hosting providers that support PHP and meet the Drupal 11 requirements. You can:
Upload via FTP/SSH or cPanel
You can use virtual server, shared hosting or local environment to install JSON Drop API. Unarchive files on server if it's possible or upload files with Filezilla with 10 threads or rsync files.

How to unarchive files on server
How to upload files in Filezilla with 10 threads
How to rsync files on server
Create a MySQL database via your host’s control panel
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Complete the installation through a browser
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Start exposing content via JSON:API endpoints with no extra configuration
This makes JSON Drop API perfect for:
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Freelancers and small teams deploying prototypes
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Budget-conscious API-first projects
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Headless CMS backends for static sites or frontend apps