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API Direct

Real-time social media data from X, LinkedIn, Reddit, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and news.

API Direct API is a free Social API that requires apiKey authentication, is served over HTTPS and supports CORS, so it can be called from the browser.

Authentication
apiKey
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
Yes
Category
Social
Visit documentation ↗apidirect.io

About API Direct Docs

API Direct documentation - Introduction

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API Direct Docs
Website
apidirect.io ↗

Details from apidirect.io.

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API Direct API alternatives

4chan logo

4chan

Simple image-based bulletin board dedicated to a variety of topics

No authHTTPSCORS
Ayrshare logo

Ayrshare

Social media APIs to post, get analytics, and manage multiple users social media accounts

apiKeyHTTPSCORS
Blogger logo

Blogger

The Blogger APIs allows client applications to view and update Blogger content

OAuthHTTPSCORS ?
Bluesky logo

Bluesky

Decentralized social networking via the AT protocol

No authHTTPSCORS
Cisco Spark logo

Cisco Spark

Team Collaboration Software

OAuthHTTPSCORS ?
D

Dangerous Discord Database

Database of malicious Discord accounts

apiKeyHTTPSCORS ?

API Direct API FAQ

Who provides the API Direct API?

The API Direct API is provided by API Direct Docs (apidirect.io). API Direct documentation - Introduction

Is the API Direct API free?

Yes. The API Direct API is listed in the Social category of the public-apis directory, which only includes APIs that are free or have a free tier. Check its documentation for rate limits and paid plans.

Does the API Direct API require an API key?

Yes. The API Direct API uses apiKey authentication, so you need to register for credentials before making requests.

Can I call the API Direct API from the browser?

Yes. The API Direct API supports CORS, so front-end JavaScript can call it directly.

Does the API Direct API support HTTPS?

Yes. The API Direct API is served over HTTPS, so it's safe to use in production.