iDigBio

Access millions of museum specimens from organizations around the world.

iDigBio API is a free Science & Math API that requires no API key, is served over HTTPS and has unconfirmed CORS support.

Authentication: None required
HTTPS: Yes
CORS: Unknown
Category: Science & Math

Visit documentation ↗github.com

About idigbio

Server-side code driving iDigBio's search functionality.

Provider: idigbio
Website: github.com ↗

Details from github.com.

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iDigBio API FAQ

Who provides the iDigBio API?

The iDigBio API is provided by idigbio (github.com). Server-side code driving iDigBio's search functionality.

Is the iDigBio API free?

Yes. The iDigBio API is listed in the Science & Math 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 iDigBio API require an API key?

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

Can I call the iDigBio API from the browser?

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

Does the iDigBio API support HTTPS?

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