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Geek-Jokes API

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Overview

Fetch a random geeky/programming related joke for use in all sorts of applications

Geek-Jokes is a games & comics 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 Geek-Jokes API need an API key?

No. The Geek-Jokes 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 Geek-Jokes API from the browser?

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

Does the Geek-Jokes API support HTTPS?

Yes, the Geek-Jokes API is served over HTTPS.

What are alternatives to the Geek-Jokes API?

Other Games & Comics APIs include xkcd, Chess.com, Scryfall, Riot Games, Lichess.

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