diff --git a/src/blog/providers/Article.tsx b/src/blog/providers/Article.tsx
index e38a120..0d3f3ab 100644
--- a/src/blog/providers/Article.tsx
+++ b/src/blog/providers/Article.tsx
@@ -2,18 +2,26 @@ import React, { createContext, useState, useContext, useEffect } from 'react';
 import axios from 'axios';
 
 interface Author {
+  _id?: string | null;
+  username: string;
   name: string;
+  email: string;
   avatar: string;
+  is_active: boolean;
+  created_at?: string;
+  updated_at?: string;
 }
 
 export interface Article {
-  id: string;
+  _id?: string | null;
+  created_at: string;
+  updated_at: string;
+  img: string;
   tag: string;
   title: string;
   description: string;
-  img: string;
+  content: string;
   authors: Author[];
-  date?: string;
 }
 
 interface ArticleContextType {
@@ -23,7 +31,12 @@ interface ArticleContextType {
   refreshArticles: () => Promise<void>;
 }
 
-const Article = createContext<ArticleContextType | undefined>(undefined);
+const ArticleContext = createContext<ArticleContextType | undefined>(undefined);
+
+// You can configure this through an .env or fallback to localhost
+const API_BASE =
+  import.meta?.env?.VITE_API_BASE_URL ||
+  'http://localhost:8000'; // Matches your OpenAPI "local development server"
 
 export const ArticleProvider: React.FC<{ children: React.ReactNode }> = ({ children }) => {
   const [articles, setArticles] = useState<Article[]>([]);
@@ -32,88 +45,23 @@ export const ArticleProvider: React.FC<{ children: React.ReactNode }> = ({ child
 
   const fetchArticles = async () => {
     try {
-      // ✅ Use static defaults first
-      const defaults = [
-        {
-          img: 'https://picsum.photos/800/450?random=1',
-          tag: 'Engineering',
-          title: 'Revolutionizing software development with cutting-edge tools',
-          description:
-            'Our latest engineering tools are designed to streamline workflows and boost productivity. Discover how these innovations are transforming the software development landscape.',
-          content:
-            'Our latest engineering tools are designed to streamline workflows and boost productivity. Discover how these innovations are transforming the software development landscape.',
-          authors: [
-            { name: 'Remy Sharp', avatar: '/static/images/avatar/1.jpg' },
-            { name: 'Travis Howard', avatar: '/static/images/avatar/2.jpg' },
-          ],
-        },
-        {
-          img: 'https://picsum.photos/800/450?random=2',
-          tag: 'Product',
-          title: 'Innovative product features that drive success',
-          description:
-            'Explore the key features of our latest product release that are helping businesses achieve their goals. From user-friendly interfaces to robust functionality, learn why our product stands out.',
-          content:
-            'Explore the key features of our latest product release that are helping businesses achieve their goals. From user-friendly interfaces to robust functionality, learn why our product stands out.',
-          authors: [{ name: 'Erica Johns', avatar: '/static/images/avatar/6.jpg' }],
-        },
-        {
-          img: 'https://picsum.photos/800/450?random=3',
-          tag: 'Design',
-          title: 'Designing for the future: trends and insights',
-          description:
-            'Stay ahead of the curve with the latest design trends and insights. Our design team shares their expertise on creating intuitive and visually stunning user experiences.',
-          content:
-            'Stay ahead of the curve with the latest design trends and insights. Our design team shares their expertise on creating intuitive and visually stunning user experiences.',
-          authors: [{ name: 'Kate Morrison', avatar: '/static/images/avatar/7.jpg' }],
-        },
-        {
-          img: 'https://picsum.photos/800/450?random=4',
-          tag: 'Company',
-          title: "Our company's journey: milestones and achievements",
-          description:
-            "Take a look at our company's journey and the milestones we've achieved along the way. From humble beginnings to industry leader, discover our story of growth and success.",
-          content:
-            "Take a look at our company's journey and the milestones we've achieved along the way. From humble beginnings to industry leader, discover our story of growth and success.",
-          authors: [{ name: 'Cindy Baker', avatar: '/static/images/avatar/3.jpg' }],
-        },
-        {
-          img: 'https://picsum.photos/800/450?random=45',
-          tag: 'Engineering',
-          title: 'Pioneering sustainable engineering solutions',
-          description:
-            "Learn about our commitment to sustainability and the innovative engineering solutions we're implementing to create a greener future. Discover the impact of our eco-friendly initiatives.",
-          content:
-            "Learn about our commitment to sustainability and the innovative engineering solutions we're implementing to create a greener future. Discover the impact of our eco-friendly initiatives.",
-          authors: [
-            { name: 'Agnes Walker', avatar: '/static/images/avatar/4.jpg' },
-            { name: 'Trevor Henderson', avatar: '/static/images/avatar/5.jpg' },
-          ],
-        },
-        {
-          img: 'https://picsum.photos/800/450?random=6',
-          tag: 'Product',
-          title: 'Maximizing efficiency with our latest product updates',
-          description:
-            'Our recent product updates are designed to help you maximize efficiency and achieve more. Get a detailed overview of the new features and improvements that can elevate your workflow.',
-          content:
-            'Our recent product updates are designed to help you maximize efficiency and achieve more. Get a detailed overview of the new features and improvements that can elevate your workflow.',
-          authors: [{ name: 'Travis Howard', avatar: '/static/images/avatar/2.jpg' }],
-        },
-      ];
-
-      // ✅ For now: only use defaults
-      // @ts-ignore
-      setArticles(defaults);
-      setLoading(false);
-
-      // 🔜 Optional: uncomment this to fetch from API when backend is ready
-      /*
       setLoading(true);
-      const res = await axios.get('/articles');
-      setArticles(res.data);
-      */
+      setError(null);
+
+      // ✅ Use correct full endpoint from OpenAPI spec
+      const res = await axios.get<Article[]>(`${API_BASE}/articles`, {
+        params: { skip: 0, limit: 10 },
+      });
+
+      // ✅ Normalize if backend sends _id instead of id
+      const formatted = res.data.map((a) => ({
+        ...a,
+        id: a._id || undefined,
+      }));
+
+      setArticles(formatted);
     } catch (err: any) {
+      console.error('Failed to fetch articles:', err);
       setError(err.message || 'Failed to fetch articles');
     } finally {
       setLoading(false);
@@ -125,14 +73,14 @@ export const ArticleProvider: React.FC<{ children: React.ReactNode }> = ({ child
   }, []);
 
   return (
-    <Article.Provider value={{ articles, loading, error, refreshArticles: fetchArticles }}>
+    <ArticleContext.Provider value={{ articles, loading, error, refreshArticles: fetchArticles }}>
       {children}
-    </Article.Provider>
+    </ArticleContext.Provider>
   );
 };
 
 export const useArticles = (): ArticleContextType => {
-  const ctx = useContext(Article);
+  const ctx = useContext(ArticleContext);
   if (!ctx) throw new Error('useArticles must be used inside ArticleProvider');
   return ctx;
 };