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About APIs
[REST APIs](/docs/astro/airflow-api) are used by modern data tools to programmatically access and control data services. You can use Astro to easily orchestrate your entire data stack using the built-in HTTP provider.
Use Case
Sending HTTP requests to an API is a common use case in data orchestration. Astro allows you to easily run tasks that send secure API requests. You'll have real-time, operational understanding of your data ecosystem by managing all of your orchestration in one place.