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Europe PMC API

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Overview

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Europe PMC 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 Europe PMC API need an API key?

No. The Europe PMC 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 Europe PMC API from the browser?

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

Does the Europe PMC API support HTTPS?

Yes, the Europe PMC API is served over HTTPS.

What are alternatives to the Europe PMC API?

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