JSONPlaceholder API
Overview
Fake REST API for testing and prototyping
JSONPlaceholder is a development 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
- Development
Questions
Does the JSONPlaceholder API need an API key?
No. The JSONPlaceholder 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 JSONPlaceholder API from the browser?
Yes. The JSONPlaceholder API sends CORS headers, so a web page can call it directly with fetch().
Does the JSONPlaceholder API support HTTPS?
Yes, the JSONPlaceholder API is served over HTTPS.
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