How to use the Softoteca API in Node.js

Catalog of Brazilian software with the source of each data point and prices in BRL. This guide calls it from Node.js with code we've run against the live endpoint.

Online · 1909 msEndpoint tested Nov 15, 2026

1. What you need

Node.js 18 or newer (fetch is built in). Save as `index.mjs` and run `node index.mjs`.

No API key or sign-up. Endpoint: https://softoteca.com.br/v1

2. Make the request

JavaScript

const res = await fetch("https://softoteca.com.br/v1", { signal: AbortSignal.timeout(10_000) });
if (!res.ok) throw new Error(`HTTP ${res.status}`);
const data = await res.json();
console.log(data);

3. The response

Trimmed from the live response on Nov 15, 2026.

JSON

{
  "url_canonica": "https://softoteca.com.br/",
  "atualizado_em": "2026-11-15T13:50:06.453Z",
  "nome": "API pública da Softoteca",
  "versao": "v1",
  "descricao": "Catálogo de software do Brasil para IAs e sistemas: fichas técnicas com a ori...",
  "documentacao": "https://softoteca.com.br/v1/openapi.json",
  "servidor_mcp": "https://softoteca.com.br/mcp",
  "limite_de_uso": "120 consultas por minuto por IP, somadas a API e o servidor MCP. Nesta versão...",
  "rotas": [
    {
      "metodo": "GET",
      "caminho": "/v1",
      "descricao": "Este índice."
    },
    {
      "metodo": "GET",
      "caminho": "/v1/software",
      "descricao": "Softwares publicados no catálogo, com filtros e paginação, em ordem alfabética."
    },
    {
      "metodo": "GET",
      "caminho": "/v1/software/{slug}",
      "descricao": "Ficha técnica completa: cada campo com valor, unidade, origem, URL e trecho d..."
    }
  ],
  "origem_dos_dados": "Catálogo publicado da Softoteca. A Softoteca registra o que cada fornecedor a..."
}

4. Before you ship

Set a timeout and handle non-200 responses: free APIs can rate-limit or go down.
Cache responses where you can, instead of calling the API on every page view.
Read the official documentation ↗ for rate limits and terms of use.

FAQ

Does the Softoteca API need an API key in Node.js?

No. The Softoteca API works without an API key, so the Node.js example runs as-is.

Can I call the Softoteca API from the browser?

Yes. It sends CORS headers, so front-end JavaScript can call it directly.

What does the Softoteca API return?

JSON. The example response on this page is trimmed from a real response our health check received on Nov 15, 2026.

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