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The Old Reader logo

The Old Reader

RSS reader.

The Old Reader API is a free News API that requires apiKey authentication, is served over HTTPS and has unconfirmed CORS support.

Authentication
apiKey
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
Unknown
Category
News
Visit documentation ↗github.com

About theoldreader

The Old Reader API.

Provider
theoldreader
Website
github.com ↗

Details from github.com.

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The Old Reader API alternatives

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apiKeyHTTPSCORS ?
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apiKeyHTTPSCORS
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Spaceflight News

Spaceflight related news 🚀

No authHTTPSCORS
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apiKeyHTTPSCORS ?
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apiKeyHTTPSCORS
N

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The Old Reader API FAQ

Who provides the The Old Reader API?

The The Old Reader API is provided by theoldreader (github.com). The Old Reader API.

Is the The Old Reader API free?

Yes. The The Old Reader API is listed in the News 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 The Old Reader API require an API key?

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

Can I call the The Old Reader API from the browser?

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

Does the The Old Reader API support HTTPS?

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