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OSV

Open source vulnerability database and distributed triage infrastructure.

OSV API is a free Security 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
Security
Visit documentation ↗google.github.io

About OSV

Information about the OSV database and API.

Provider
OSV
Website
google.github.io ↗

Details from google.github.io.

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OSV API FAQ

Who provides the OSV API?

The OSV API is provided by OSV (google.github.io). Information about the OSV database and API.

Is the OSV API free?

Yes. The OSV API is listed in the Security 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 OSV API require an API key?

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

Can I call the OSV API from the browser?

Yes. The OSV API supports CORS, so front-end JavaScript can call it directly.

Does the OSV API support HTTPS?

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