What's the best known way to import masses of data into Craft?
Are there tools that support the migration of content/users from say XML, JSON etc.
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While this other question is framed around Wordpress, the answers apply to broader data import options and may be relevant here: craftcms.stackexchange.com/a/136/115 – Ben Parizek Jun 21 '14 at 19:58
There is craftimport which is an 'unsupported' starting point for importing entries from an XML source.
https://github.com/clearbold/craftimport
There is also Import:
https://github.com/boboldehampsink/import
which can import from CSV sources.
Check out http://straightupcraft.com/craft-plugins for a list of current Craft plugins.
answered Jun 12 '14 at 0:40
If you’re comfortable with PHP, Craft has some plugin APIs that make creating content relatively painless. For example, EntriesService::saveEntry().
answered Jun 12 '14 at 0:38
As far as ExpressionEngine goes, it looks like Mark Reeves has cooked up a starter plugin for that purpose.
Bob Olde Hampsink made an import plugin as well that works with CSV's.
answered Jun 12 '14 at 0:35
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2And there is always the option to write a importing plugin for your specific site's needs using Craft's services. – Brad Bell Jun 12 '14 at 0:38
It's not mentioned above, but in my experience the FeedMe plugin is by far the best way to import content.
