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StackExchange

Q&A forum for developers.

StackExchange API is a free Development API that requires OAuth authentication, is served over HTTPS and has unconfirmed CORS support.

Authentication
OAuth
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
Unknown
Category
Development
Visit documentation ↗api.stackexchange.com

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Stack Exchange
Website
api.stackexchange.com ↗

Details from api.stackexchange.com.

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StackExchange API FAQ

Who provides the StackExchange API?

The StackExchange API is provided by Stack Exchange (api.stackexchange.com).

Is the StackExchange API free?

Yes. The StackExchange API is listed in the Development 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 StackExchange API require an API key?

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

Can I call the StackExchange API from the browser?

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

Does the StackExchange API support HTTPS?

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