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DataCite API

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Overview

Search and retrieve DOI metadata for research datasets and publications

DataCite is a science & math API. It needs no API key. It is served over HTTPS and allows browser requests (CORS).

At a glance

Authentication
No auth
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
Yes

Questions

Does the DataCite API need an API key?

No. The DataCite API can be called without an API key or sign-up, which makes it handy for prototypes and front-end demos.

Can I call the DataCite API from the browser?

Yes. The DataCite API sends CORS headers, so a web page can call it directly with fetch().

Does the DataCite API support HTTPS?

Yes, the DataCite API is served over HTTPS.

What are alternatives to the DataCite API?

Other Science & Math APIs include NASA, arXiv, NASA ADS, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, CORE.

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Listed from public-apis (MIT).