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Gutendex API

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Overview

Web-API for fetching data from Project Gutenberg Books Library

Gutendex is a books API. It needs no API key. It is served over HTTPS.

At a glance

Authentication
No auth
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
Unknown
Category
Books

Questions

Does the Gutendex API need an API key?

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

Does the Gutendex API support HTTPS?

Yes, the Gutendex API is served over HTTPS.

What are alternatives to the Gutendex API?

Other Books APIs include Google Books, Bhagavad Gita telugu, Open Library, Ganjoor, Wolne Lektury.

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