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Edgepedia API

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Overview

Search and read Edgepedia, a free and growing encyclopedia with citations

Edgepedia is an open data 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
Category
Open Data

Questions

Does the Edgepedia API need an API key?

No. The Edgepedia 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 Edgepedia API from the browser?

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

Does the Edgepedia API support HTTPS?

Yes, the Edgepedia API is served over HTTPS.

What are alternatives to the Edgepedia API?

Other Open Data APIs include Search Services, Wayback API, Wikipedia, Nasdaq Data Link, University of Oslo.

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