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JokeAPI API

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Overview

Programming, Miscellaneous and Dark Jokes

JokeAPI 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 JokeAPI API need an API key?

No. The JokeAPI 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 JokeAPI API from the browser?

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

Does the JokeAPI API support HTTPS?

Yes, the JokeAPI API is served over HTTPS.

What are alternatives to the JokeAPI API?

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

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