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Open Library
Books, book covers and related data.
Open Library API is a free Books API that requires no API key, is served over HTTPS and does not support CORS, so it should be called from a server.
- Authentication
- None required
- HTTPS
- Yes
- CORS
- No
- Category
- Books
Visit documentation ↗openlibrary.org
About Open Library
Open Library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Read, borrow, and discover more than 3M books for free.
- Provider
- Open Library
- Website
- openlibrary.org ↗
Details from openlibrary.org.
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Open Library API FAQ
Who provides the Open Library API?
The Open Library API is provided by Open Library (openlibrary.org). Open Library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Read, borrow, and discover more than 3M books for free.
Is the Open Library API free?
Yes. The Open Library 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 Open Library API require an API key?
No. The Open Library API requires no authentication, so you can start making requests without signing up.
Can I call the Open Library API from the browser?
Not directly. The Open Library API does not allow CORS, so call it from a server, serverless function or proxy instead of front-end JavaScript.
Does the Open Library API support HTTPS?
Yes. The Open Library API is served over HTTPS, so it's safe to use in production.