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Hugging Face

AI model hub with inference API for NLP, computer vision, and audio.

Hugging Face API is a free Machine Learning 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
Machine Learning
Visit documentation ↗huggingface.co

About Hugging Face

We’re on a journey to advance and democratize artificial intelligence through open source and open science.

Provider
Hugging Face
Website
huggingface.co ↗

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Hugging Face API FAQ

Who provides the Hugging Face API?

The Hugging Face API is provided by Hugging Face (huggingface.co). We’re on a journey to advance and democratize artificial intelligence through open source and open science.

Is the Hugging Face API free?

Yes. The Hugging Face API is listed in the Machine Learning 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 Hugging Face API require an API key?

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

Can I call the Hugging Face API from the browser?

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

Does the Hugging Face API support HTTPS?

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