The Old Reader API
Overview
The Old Reader API. Contribute to theoldreader/api development by creating an account on GitHub.
The Old Reader is a news API. Requests are authenticated with an API key. It is served over HTTPS.
At a glance
- Authentication
- API key
- HTTPS
- Yes
- CORS
- Unknown
- Category
- News
Questions
Does the The Old Reader API need an API key?
Yes. The The Old Reader API uses API key authentication; the documentation explains how to get credentials.
Does the The Old Reader API support HTTPS?
Yes, the The Old Reader API is served over HTTPS.
What are alternatives to the The Old Reader API?
Other News APIs include New York Times, The Guardian, Chronicling America, Associated Press, Trove.
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Associated Press
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