Find Public APIsDocs reviewed
A DIRECTORY FOR PEOPLE WHO BUILD
Great ideas
start with
the right API.
Find your building blocks. Understand the fine print.
Make your first request, all in one place.
FROM AN IDEA TO YOUR FIRST RESPONSE ↘
GETapi.open-meteo.com/v1/forecast
// A little data. A lot of possibilities.
const response = await fetch(url);
const weather = await response.json(); Example response illustrative data
{ "latitude": 42.7, "longitude": 23.32, "current": { "temperature_2m": 21.4 } }
From “what if?”
to “it works.”
to “it works.”
2,112APIs to discover
50categories to explore
32documentation-reviewed guides
100%client-side request playground
A GOOD PLACE TO START
Small requests.
Big possibilities.
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FOLLOW YOUR CURIOSITY
What are you building?
LESS GUESSWORK. MORE BUILDING.
Discovery is just
the beginning.
An API name isn’t enough. Get the context you need to choose it—and the tools to understand what comes back.
Open the playground ↗- 01
Find the right fit
Search by topic, filter by access, and start with documentation-reviewed guides.
- 02
Read between the limits
Understand authentication, usage conditions, and the difference between a free endpoint and a free production plan.
- 03
See what you’re working with
Edit a request, add your own test credentials, and explore JSON as a tree or table. Copy a request when you’re ready.
BEFORE YOU SHIP
A little context goes a long way.
01 / START HERE
How to choose a public API for your project
A practical checklist for comparing API access, limits, data rights, browser support, and maintenance.
Read the guide ↗02 / BROWSER REQUESTSWhy an API request works in cURL but fails in a browser
Understand browser CORS, preflight requests, exposed response headers, and how to interpret network errors in the API playground.
Read the guide ↗03 / AUTHENTICATIONAPI keys, bearer tokens, and Basic authentication explained
Choose the correct authentication method for a browser API test, and understand what happens to your credentials.
Read the guide ↗THE FINE PRINT, MADE CLEAR
Good questions.
Independent, source-aware, and built for a practical first look.
What is Find Public APIs?+
Find Public APIs is an independent directory of public APIs. It combines attributed community catalogs with individually researched guides and a client-side request playground.
Are all listed APIs free?+
No. Some offer free access or a limited free tier; others require payment. “No key” describes authentication, not pricing or commercial-use permission. Imported listings say “Check pricing” until reviewed.
Can I try an API without leaving the site?+
Yes, when the provider permits browser requests through CORS. Use an example from a reviewed guide or enter your own endpoint in the playground. Credentials stay in page memory and are sent directly to the selected provider.
What does “Docs reviewed” mean?+
The guide was checked against provider documentation on the stated date. It is not a guarantee of availability, a live uptime test, or an endorsement. Community listings have not been individually verified.
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