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Gutendex

Web-API for fetching data from Project Gutenberg Books Library.

Gutendex API is a free Books API that requires no API key, is served over HTTPS and has unconfirmed CORS support.

Authentication
None required
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
Unknown
Category
Books
Visit documentation ↗gutendex.com

About Gutendex

Provider
Gutendex
Website
gutendex.com ↗

Details from gutendex.com.

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Gutendex API FAQ

Who provides the Gutendex API?

The Gutendex API is provided by Gutendex (gutendex.com).

Is the Gutendex API free?

Yes. The Gutendex API is listed in the Books 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 Gutendex API require an API key?

No. The Gutendex API requires no authentication, so you can start making requests without signing up.

Can I call the Gutendex API from the browser?

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

Does the Gutendex API support HTTPS?

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