aid: oracle-apex
name: Oracle APEX
description: Oracle Application Express (APEX) is a low-code development platform that enables you to build scalable, secure
  enterprise apps with world-class features.
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url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/oracle-apex/refs/heads/main/apis.yml
created: '2024-01-01'
modified: '2026-05-19'
specificationVersion: '0.19'
type: Index
position: Consumer
access: 3rd-Party
tags:
- APEX
- Cloud
- Database
- Development Platform
- Enterprise
- Generative AI
- Low-Code
- Oracle
- ORDS
- PL/SQL
- REST API
- Web Applications
- Workflow
apis:
- name: Oracle APEX REST Data Services API
  description: RESTful API for Oracle APEX applications enabling data access and manipulation through REST endpoints.
  image: https://www.oracle.com/a/ocom/img/apex-logo.png
  humanURL: https://apex.oracle.com/
  baseURL: https://apex.oracle.com/pls/apex/
  tags:
  - Data Services
  - Database
  - Low-Code
  - REST
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://docs.oracle.com/en/database/oracle/apex/latest/htmdb/
  - type: Authentication
    url: https://docs.oracle.com/en/database/oracle/apex/latest/htmdb/authentication.html
  - type: GettingStarted
    url: https://apex.oracle.com/en/learn/getting-started/
  - type: NaftikoCapability
    url: capabilities/ords-rest-autorest.yaml
  - type: NaftikoCapability
    url: capabilities/ords-rest-handlers.yaml
  - type: NaftikoCapability
    url: capabilities/ords-rest-modules.yaml
  - type: NaftikoCapability
    url: capabilities/ords-rest-oauth-clients.yaml
  - type: NaftikoCapability
    url: capabilities/ords-rest-overview.yaml
  - type: NaftikoCapability
    url: capabilities/ords-rest-parameters.yaml
  - type: NaftikoCapability
    url: capabilities/ords-rest-privileges.yaml
  - type: NaftikoCapability
    url: capabilities/ords-rest-properties.yaml
  - type: NaftikoCapability
    url: capabilities/ords-rest-roles.yaml
  - type: NaftikoCapability
    url: capabilities/ords-rest-templates.yaml
  contact:
  - FN: Oracle APEX Support
    email: apex-info_us@oracle.com
    url: https://apex.oracle.com/community
- name: Oracle APEX SQL Workshop API
  description: API for accessing SQL Workshop functionality programmatically.
  image: https://www.oracle.com/a/ocom/img/apex-logo.png
  humanURL: https://apex.oracle.com/
  baseURL: https://apex.oracle.com/pls/apex/
  tags:
  - Database
  - Development
  - SQL
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://docs.oracle.com/en/database/oracle/apex/latest/
  - type: Tutorials
    url: https://apex.oracle.com/en/learn/tutorials/
  - type: APIReference
    url: https://docs.oracle.com/en/database/oracle/apex/24.2/aeapi/
  contact:
  - FN: Oracle APEX Support
    email: apex-info_us@oracle.com
    url: https://apex.oracle.com/community
- name: Oracle APEX Application API
  description: API for managing APEX applications, pages, and components.
  image: https://www.oracle.com/a/ocom/img/apex-logo.png
  humanURL: https://apex.oracle.com/
  baseURL: https://apex.oracle.com/pls/apex/
  tags:
  - Applications
  - Development
  - Management
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://docs.oracle.com/en/database/oracle/apex/latest/aeapi/
  - type: APIReference
    url: https://docs.oracle.com/en/database/oracle/apex/latest/aeapi/APEX_APPLICATION.html
  - type: GettingStarted
    url: https://apex.oracle.com/en/learn/getting-started/
  contact:
  - FN: Oracle APEX Support
    email: apex-info_us@oracle.com
    url: https://apex.oracle.com/community
- name: Oracle REST Data Services (ORDS) API
  description: REST API framework integrated with APEX for creating RESTful services including modules, templates, handlers,
    privileges, roles, OAuth clients, and AutoREST-enabled objects.
  image: https://www.oracle.com/a/ocom/img/apex-logo.png
  humanURL: https://www.oracle.com/database/technologies/appdev/rest.html
  baseURL: https://example.com/ords/_/db-api/stable/
  tags:
  - Integration
  - ORDS
  - REST
  - Web Services
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://docs.oracle.com/en/database/oracle/oracle-rest-data-services/
  - type: APIReference
    url: https://docs.oracle.com/en/database/oracle/oracle-rest-data-services/25.2/orrst/index.html
  - type: FAQ
    url: https://www.oracle.com/tools/technologies/faq-rest-data-services.html
  contact:
  - FN: Oracle APEX Support
    email: apex-info_us@oracle.com
    url: https://apex.oracle.com/community
- name: Oracle APEX Cloud REST API
  description: REST APIs for provisioning and managing Oracle APEX instances in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, including workspace
    and application lifecycle management.
  image: https://www.oracle.com/a/ocom/img/apex-logo.png
  humanURL: https://docs.oracle.com/en/cloud/paas/apex/rest-apis.html
  baseURL: https://apex.oracle.com/pls/apex/
  tags:
  - Administration
  - Cloud
  - Oracle Cloud
  - Provisioning
  - REST
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://docs.oracle.com/en/cloud/paas/apex/rest-apis.html
  - type: GettingStarted
    url: https://docs.oracle.com/en/cloud/paas/apex/gsadd/sign-up-for-apex-service.html
  contact:
  - FN: Oracle APEX Support
    email: apex-info_us@oracle.com
    url: https://apex.oracle.com/community
- name: Oracle APEX Export and Import API
  description: PL/SQL and REST APIs for exporting and importing APEX applications, workspaces, and components using APEX_EXPORT
    and related packages.
  image: https://www.oracle.com/a/ocom/img/apex-logo.png
  humanURL: https://docs.oracle.com/en/database/oracle/apex/24.2/aeapi/APEX_EXPORT.html
  baseURL: https://apex.oracle.com/pls/apex/
  tags:
  - Applications
  - Deployment
  - Export
  - Import
  - PL/SQL
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://docs.oracle.com/en/database/oracle/apex/24.2/aeapi/APEX_EXPORT.html
  - type: APIReference
    url: https://docs.oracle.com/en/database/oracle/apex/24.2/aeapi/
  contact:
  - FN: Oracle APEX Support
    email: apex-info_us@oracle.com
    url: https://apex.oracle.com/community
- name: Oracle APEX Approval and Workflow API
  description: PL/SQL APIs for managing approvals, human tasks, and workflows in APEX applications using the APEX_APPROVAL
    and workflow packages.
  image: https://www.oracle.com/a/ocom/img/apex-logo.png
  humanURL: https://docs.oracle.com/en/database/oracle/apex/24.2/aeapi/
  baseURL: https://apex.oracle.com/pls/apex/
  tags:
  - Approval
  - Automation
  - Human Tasks
  - PL/SQL
  - Workflow
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://docs.oracle.com/en/database/oracle/apex/23.2/aeapi/APEX_APPROVAL.html
  - type: APIReference
    url: https://docs.oracle.com/en/database/oracle/apex/24.2/aeapi/
  contact:
  - FN: Oracle APEX Support
    email: apex-info_us@oracle.com
    url: https://apex.oracle.com/community
- name: Oracle APEX Utility API
  description: The APEX_UTIL PL/SQL package provides utility functions for user management, authentication, session management,
    and other common APEX operations.
  image: https://www.oracle.com/a/ocom/img/apex-logo.png
  humanURL: https://docs.oracle.com/en/database/oracle/apex/24.2/aeapi/
  baseURL: https://apex.oracle.com/pls/apex/
  tags:
  - Authentication
  - PL/SQL
  - Session
  - User Management
  - Utility
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://docs.oracle.com/en/database/oracle/apex/24.2/aeapi/
  - type: APIReference
    url: https://docs.oracle.com/en/database/oracle/apex/24.2/aeapi/APEX_UTIL.html
  contact:
  - FN: Oracle APEX Support
    email: apex-info_us@oracle.com
    url: https://apex.oracle.com/community
- name: Oracle APEX Generative AI API
  description: APIs for integrating generative AI capabilities into APEX applications, including chat, text generation, and
    vector embeddings introduced in APEX 24.2.
  image: https://www.oracle.com/a/ocom/img/apex-logo.png
  humanURL: https://apex.oracle.com/en/platform/features/whats-new-242/
  baseURL: https://apex.oracle.com/pls/apex/
  tags:
  - AI
  - Generative AI
  - Machine Learning
  - PL/SQL
  - Vector Search
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://docs.oracle.com/en/database/oracle/apex/24.2/aeapi/
  - type: ReleaseNotes
    url: https://docs.oracle.com/en/database/oracle/apex/24.2/aeapi/changes-in-this-release.html
  - type: Features
    url: https://apex.oracle.com/en/platform/features/whats-new-242/
  contact:
  - FN: Oracle APEX Support
    email: apex-info_us@oracle.com
    url: https://apex.oracle.com/community
- name: Oracle ORDS Database API
  description: REST API for Oracle Database management and monitoring operations through ORDS, including pluggable database
    management, data export, and performance monitoring.
  image: https://www.oracle.com/a/ocom/img/apex-logo.png
  humanURL: https://docs.oracle.com/en/database/oracle/oracle-rest-data-services/25.2/
  baseURL: https://example.com/ords/
  tags:
  - Database
  - Management
  - Monitoring
  - ORDS
  - REST
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://docs.oracle.com/en/database/oracle/oracle-rest-data-services/25.2/
  - type: APIReference
    url: https://docs.oracle.com/en/database/oracle/oracle-rest-data-services/25.2/orrst/toc.htm
  - type: GettingStarted
    url: https://docs.oracle.com/en/database/oracle/oracle-rest-data-services/25.2/
  contact:
  - FN: Oracle APEX Support
    email: apex-info_us@oracle.com
    url: https://apex.oracle.com/community
- name: Oracle APEX REST Administration API
  description: REST Administration API enabling APEX instance administrators to perform administrative functions over REST
    and HTTP protocols for machine-to-machine communication.
  image: https://www.oracle.com/a/ocom/img/apex-logo.png
  humanURL: https://docs.oracle.com/database/apex-5.1/AEAPI/Using-REST-Administration-Interface-API.htm
  baseURL: https://apex.oracle.com/pls/apex/
  tags:
  - Administration
  - Automation
  - Instance Management
  - REST
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://docs.oracle.com/database/apex-5.1/AEAPI/Using-REST-Administration-Interface-API.htm
  - type: APIReference
    url: https://docs.oracle.com/en/database/oracle/apex/24.2/aeapi/
  contact:
  - FN: Oracle APEX Support
    email: apex-info_us@oracle.com
    url: https://apex.oracle.com/community
common:
- type: Documentation
  url: https://docs.oracle.com/en/database/oracle/apex/
- type: Blog
  url: https://blogs.oracle.com/apex/
- type: GitHubOrganization
  url: https://github.com/oracle/apex
- type: YouTube
  url: https://www.youtube.com/c/OracleAPEX
- type: Pricing
  url: https://www.oracle.com/application-development/apex/pricing/
- type: GettingStarted
  url: https://apex.oracle.com/en/learn/getting-started/
- type: Tutorials
  url: https://apex.oracle.com/en/learn/tutorials/
- type: ReleaseNotes
  url: https://apex.oracle.com/en/learn/documentation/release-notes/
- type: APIReference
  url: https://docs.oracle.com/en/database/oracle/apex/24.2/api-references.html
- type: TermsOfService
  url: https://www.oracle.com/legal/terms/
- type: PrivacyPolicy
  url: https://www.oracle.com/legal/privacy/privacy-policy/
- type: FAQ
  url: https://www.oracle.com/tools/technologies/faq-rest-data-services.html
- type: Support
  url: https://apex.oracle.com/community
- type: SignUp
  url: https://docs.oracle.com/en/cloud/paas/apex/gsadd/sign-up-for-apex-service.html
- type: Features
  data:
  - name: Low-Code Application Development
    description: Visual drag-and-drop application builder for creating enterprise web applications without extensive coding.
  - name: RESTful Web Services
    description: Built-in ORDS integration for exposing database objects and custom logic as REST APIs.
  - name: Generative AI Integration
    description: Native AI capabilities including chat, text generation, and vector embeddings for intelligent applications.
  - name: Workflow and Approvals
    description: Built-in workflow engine with human task management and approval chains for business process automation.
  - name: Progressive Web Apps
    description: Build installable progressive web applications with offline capabilities and native-like user experience.
  - name: Oracle Cloud Integration
    description: Seamless deployment and management on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure with automated provisioning.
- type: UseCases
  data:
  - name: Enterprise Application Development
    description: Rapidly build and deploy internal enterprise applications for HR, finance, and operations.
  - name: Database REST API Creation
    description: Expose Oracle Database tables and views as RESTful services using ORDS AutoREST.
  - name: Workflow Automation
    description: Automate business approval processes and multi-step workflows with the APEX workflow engine.
  - name: Data Management Portals
    description: Build self-service data entry and management portals for business users with built-in validation.
  - name: AI-Enhanced Applications
    description: Integrate generative AI features into business applications for intelligent data processing and insights.
- type: Integrations
  data:
  - name: Oracle Database
    description: Native integration with Oracle Database for data access, PL/SQL execution, and database object management.
  - name: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
    description: Deploy APEX applications on OCI with autonomous database and cloud-native infrastructure services.
  - name: Oracle REST Data Services
    description: ORDS provides the REST API layer for APEX applications and database services.
  - name: Oracle Identity Cloud
    description: Single sign-on and identity management integration for enterprise authentication.
  - name: Microsoft Active Directory
    description: LDAP-based authentication and user synchronization with Active Directory environments.
maintainers:
- FN: Kin Lane
  email: kin@apievangelist.com