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Shodan logo

Shodan

Search engine for Internet connected devices.

Shodan API is a free Security API that requires apiKey authentication, is served over HTTPS and has unconfirmed CORS support.

Authentication
apiKey
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
Unknown
Category
Security
Visit documentation ↗developer.shodan.io

About Shodan Developer

Complete reference documentation for the Shodan API

Provider
Shodan Developer
Website
developer.shodan.io ↗

Details from developer.shodan.io.

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Shodan API FAQ

Who provides the Shodan API?

The Shodan API is provided by Shodan Developer (developer.shodan.io). Complete reference documentation for the Shodan API

Is the Shodan API free?

Yes. The Shodan 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 Shodan API require an API key?

Yes. The Shodan API uses apiKey authentication, so you need to register for credentials before making requests.

Can I call the Shodan API from the browser?

CORS support for the Shodan API is unknown. Test a request from the browser, and fall back to a server-side call if it is blocked.

Does the Shodan API support HTTPS?

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