Science & Math
Open Science Framework
Repository and archive for study designs, research materials, data, manuscripts, etc
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Science & Math
OpenAlex
Open catalog of scholarly works, authors, institutions, sources, and concepts.
OpenAlex API is a free Science & Math API that requires no API key, is served over HTTPS and supports CORS, so it can be called from the browser.
- Authentication
- None required
- HTTPS
- Yes
- CORS
- Yes
- Category
- Science & Math
Visit documentation ↗docs.openalex.org
About OpenAlex Help Center
Help, documentation, API reference, and tutorials for OpenAlex, the open catalog of the global research system.
- Provider
- OpenAlex Help Center
- Website
- docs.openalex.org ↗
Details from docs.openalex.org.
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OpenAlex API FAQ
Who provides the OpenAlex API?
The OpenAlex API is provided by OpenAlex Help Center (docs.openalex.org). Help, documentation, API reference, and tutorials for OpenAlex, the open catalog of the global research system.
Is the OpenAlex API free?
Yes. The OpenAlex 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 OpenAlex API require an API key?
No. The OpenAlex API requires no authentication, so you can start making requests without signing up.
Can I call the OpenAlex API from the browser?
Yes. The OpenAlex API supports CORS, so front-end JavaScript can call it directly.
Does the OpenAlex API support HTTPS?
Yes. The OpenAlex API is served over HTTPS, so it's safe to use in production.