https://github.com/restfb/restfb

RestFB is a simple and flexible Facebook Graph API client written in Java.
https://github.com/restfb/restfb

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RestFB is a simple and flexible Facebook Graph API client written in Java.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/restfb/restfb
• Owner: restfb
• License: mit
• Created: 2011-09-11T03:06:54.000Z (over 14 years ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2026-01-19T15:48:31.000Z (7 days ago)
• Last Synced: 2026-01-19T16:35:40.927Z (7 days ago)
• Topics: facebook, facebook-ads, facebook-messenger, graph-api, instagram-api, java, messenger-platform, threads-api
• Language: Java
• Homepage: http://restfb.com
• Size: 18 MB
• Stars: 760
• Watchers: 58
• Forks: 423
• Open Issues: 33
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • Changelog: CHANGELOG.md
  • Contributing: .github/CONTRIBUTING.md
  • Funding: .github/FUNDING.yml
  • License: LICENSE
  • Code of conduct: .github/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
  • Security: SECURITY.md

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# RestFB (http://restfb.com)

## What it is

RestFB is a pure Java Facebook Graph API client with no external dependencies.

It was created by [Mark Allen](http://revetkn.com) and is maintained by [Norbert Bartels](https://www.phpmonkeys.de/) along with a worldwide team of contributors.

## Licensing

RestFB uses other open-source software - see the `LICENSE.*.txt` files. 

RestFB itself is open source software released under the terms of the MIT License.

## Installation

RestFB is a single JAR - just drop it into your app and you're ready to go. Download it from Maven Central:

[![Maven Central](https://img.shields.io/maven-central/v/com.restfb/restfb.svg?label=Latest%20Release&style=for-the-badge)](https://mvnrepository.com/artifact/com.restfb/restfb)

## Building it Yourself

Just type

    mvn package

    

and the jars will be built and can be found in the `target` folder. 

## Usage and examples

We provide well-curated [documentation](https://restfb.com/documentation/) with many code examples. These 

are all clearly commented and give a good overview of the functionality RestFB provides.

Additionally, you can take a look at the integration tests [here](https://github.com/restfb/restfb/tree/master/src/test/java/com/restfb/integration) on GitHub. Some interesting use cases are exercised there and you can get a good idea of the different features that are provided by RestFB.

There is also the [example project](https://github.com/restfb/restfb-examples) on GitHub. It contains a suite of tools that can be triggered via Maven calls. Additionally, for the fetching and publishing example, you can find

a JavaFX code sample, that shows how you can use an embedded browser to fetch a user access token.

## Sponsors and Backers

You like RestFB and you like to support the development, but you cannot contribute any code? Then we have good news for 

you. We added the *sponsor* button to this repository, and you can join the list of sponsors with a simple click.

Please check the different tiers. We have a suitable for everyone. Depending on the tier, you even get a place 

on the official [RestFB](https://restfb.com) website with your name, company logo, link and more. 

## Getting in touch

Facebook has suspended the RestFB page without providing any clear or understandable reason for the action.

Therefore we cannot provide support via Facebook anymore - sounds strange, but it is what it is.

* **[GitHub Issues](https://github.com/restfb/restfb/issues/new)**: If you have ideas, bugs, or problems with RestFB, just open a new issue.

* **[Bluesky](https://bsky.app/profile/restfb.com)**: You can follow us on BlueSky to get the latest updates.

* **[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/restfb/)**: You can get in touch with us here and get the latest updates:

* **[Stackoverflow](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/restfb)**: Questions about RestFB are answered on Stackoverflow. We'll help you there, too.

* **[Google Groups](http://groups.google.com/group/restfb)**: If you'd like to talk to other RestFB users, just send a message to our Google Group!