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Create a podcast discovery directory with links to each show’s publisher or store page.
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Apple’s archived documentation describes approximately 20 calls/minute, subject to change. Cache searches and follow promotional-content terms; search access does not grant rights to reuse audio or artwork.
Check current provider documentation ↗Your first request
Start with this documented example. Replace credential placeholders with your own test credentials. Browser execution depends on the provider’s CORS policy.
curl --request GET 'https://itunes.apple.com/search?term=science&media=podcast&limit=5'Practical questions
What can I build with iTunes Search?+
Create a podcast discovery directory with links to each show’s publisher or store page.
Does iTunes Search need authentication?+
The reviewed example is listed as “No key”. Apple’s archived documentation describes approximately 20 calls/minute, subject to change. Cache searches and follow promotional-content terms; search access does not grant rights to reuse audio or artwork.
Can I call iTunes Search from a browser?+
Browser access depends on the provider’s CORS policy for your origin, method, and headers. The playground makes a direct request and cannot bypass those restrictions.
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Provider documentation was reviewed on 16 September 2026. This is not a live availability test or an endorsement.
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