public-apis
A collective list of free APIs
What is it?
What it is
The Public APIs repository is manually curated by community members like you and folks working at APILayer. It includes an extensive list of public APIs from many domains that you can use for your own products. Consider it a treasure trove of APIs well-managed by the community over the years.
Why it exists
A collective list of free APIs
Who should use it
Teams building with Python who want an open-source, self-hosted option.
Who should avoid it
Teams that need a fully managed SaaS with enterprise SLAs out of the box.
How it works
A quick walkthrough in plain English
How public-apis handles a request
Step 1 of 4
Your app sends a request
A user action or another service calls the API.
Features
Advantages
- Open source (MIT)
- Active Python ecosystem
- Self-hosted deployment options
Disadvantages
- Requires operational ownership for self-hosted setups
- Community support varies by project maturity
Installation
native
git clone <repo-url> cd <repo> # See README for language-specific setup
FAQ
What is public-apis?
public-apis is an open-source project licensed under MIT.
What language is public-apis built with?
Primary language: Python.
Is it free to use?
Yes. Licensed under MIT. Check the license for commercial use.
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