Code.gov

The primary platform for Open Source and code sharing for the U.S. Federal Government.

Code.gov API is a free Government API that requires apiKey authentication, is served over HTTPS and has unconfirmed CORS support.

Authentication: apiKey
HTTPS: Yes
CORS: Unknown
Category: Government

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Code.gov API FAQ

Is the Code.gov API free?

Yes. The Code.gov API is listed in the Government 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 Code.gov API require an API key?

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

Can I call the Code.gov API from the browser?

CORS support for the Code.gov API is unknown. Test a request from the browser, and fall back to a server-side call if it is blocked.

Does the Code.gov API support HTTPS?

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