public-apis

A comprehensive, categorized directory of free APIs — 1,400+ APIs across 50+ categories including Animals, Finance, Weather, Music, Books, News, Science, and more. Each entry includes auth requirements, HTTPS support, and CORS availability. Best for developers who need a free API for a side project, hackathon, or portfolio piece.

AI ToolFree Tier: Fully free, curated list (MIT)Company: Public APIs communityCategory: Git ReposOpen Source: YesQuick Start: Go to github.com/public-apis/public-apis → Browse by category (Animals, Finance, Weather) → Pick an API and check the docs for a free key

public-apis

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A comprehensive, categorized directory of free APIs — 1,400+ APIs across 50+ categories including Animals, Finance, Weather, Music, Books, News, Science, and more. Each entry includes auth requirements, HTTPS support, and CORS availability. Best for developers who need a free API for a side project, hackathon, or portfolio piece.

FREE TIER
Fully free, curated list (MIT)
COMPANY
Public APIs community
CATEGORY
Git Repos › Curated Lists
OPEN SOURCE
Yes
PRIVACY
Static content; no tracking
TAGS
apidirectoryfreehackathonprojects

QUICK START

Go to github.com/public-apis/public-apis → Browse by category (Animals, Finance, Weather) → Pick an API and check the docs for a free key

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