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A list of fun and useful APIs
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A list of fun and useful APIs

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URL: https://github.com/karl-horning/useful-apis
Owner: Karl-Horning
Created: 2022-08-06T07:35:58.000Z (over 2 years ago)
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        # Useful APIs

## Introduction

Discover a curated list of fun and useful APIs for various purposes. APIs play a crucial role in modern software development, enabling seamless integration of data and functionalities into applications.

## API Descriptions

1. **[IMDb API](https://imdb-api.com):**

   - **Type:** Entertainment

   - **Description:** IMDb (Internet Movie Database) API provides access to a vast database of movie and TV show information, including details about actors, directors, ratings, and more.

2. **[Marvel Developer Portal](https://developer.marvel.com):**

   - **Type:** Entertainment

   - **Description:** The Marvel Developer Portal offers APIs that provide access to Marvel Comics data. Developers can retrieve information about characters, comics, events, and more from the Marvel Universe.

3. **[News API](https://newsapi.org):**

   - **Type:** News

   - **Description:** News API allows developers to access real-time and historical news articles from various sources around the world. It's a comprehensive platform for integrating news content into applications.

4. **[Pexels API](https://www.pexels.com/api/):**

   - **Type:** Photos

   - **Description:** Pexels API provides access to a vast library of high-quality, free stock photos. Developers can integrate Pexels' images into their applications, websites, or projects.

5. **[Spotify Web API](https://developer.spotify.com/documentation/web-api/):**

   - **Type:** Entertainment

   - **Description:** Spotify Web API enables developers to integrate Spotify's music catalog, user playlists, and other music-related data into their applications.

6. **[The Star Wars API (SWAPI)](https://swapi.dev):**

   - **Type:** Entertainment

   - **Description:** SWAPI is a Star Wars API that provides information about characters, vehicles, starships, planets, and more from the Star Wars universe.

7. **[Transport for London Unified API](https://api.tfl.gov.uk):**

   - **Type:** Transport

   - **Description:** TfL Unified API offers access to Transport for London's data, including information about public transportation services, schedules, disruptions, and more in London.

8. **[Twitter Developer Platform](https://developer.twitter.com/en):**

   - **Type:** Social Media

   - **Description:** Twitter Developer Platform provides APIs for accessing Twitter's data and functionalities. Developers can integrate tweets, user profiles, and other Twitter features into their applications.

9. **[WiZ Pro API](https://docs.pro.wizconnected.com):**

   - **Type:** Smart Devices

   - **Description:** The WiZ Pro API allows developers to control and integrate WiZ-connected smart lighting devices. It provides capabilities to manage lighting settings, colors, and more.

## API Summary Table

| Name | Type | Key Required | Free Plan | Paid Plan | Link |

| ---- | ---- | ------------ | --------- | --------- | ---- |

| [IMDb API](https://imdb-api.com) | Entertainment | True | Yes | Yes | [imdb-api.com](https://imdb-api.com) |

| [Marvel Developer Portal](https://developer.marvel.com) | Entertainment | True | Yes | No | [developer.marvel.com](https://developer.marvel.com) |

| [News API](https://newsapi.org) | News | True | Yes | Yes | [newsapi.org](https://newsapi.org) |

| [Pexels API](https://www.pexels.com/api/) | Photos | True | Yes | No | [pexels.com/api/](https://www.pexels.com/api/) |

| [Spotify Web API](https://developer.spotify.com/documentation/web-api/) | Entertainment | True | Yes | No | [developer.spotify.com/documentation/web-api/](https://developer.spotify.com/documentation/web-api/) |

| [The Star Wars API (SWAPI)](https://swapi.dev) | Entertainment | False | Yes | No | [swapi.dev](https://swapi.dev) |

| [Transport for London Unified API](https://api.tfl.gov.uk) | Transport | True | Yes | No | [api.tfl.gov.uk](https://api.tfl.gov.uk) |

| [Twitter Developer Platform](https://developer.twitter.com/en) | Social Media | True | Yes | No | [developer.twitter.com/en](https://developer.twitter.com/en) |

| [WiZ Pro API](https://docs.pro.wizconnected.com) | Smart Devices | True | Yes | No | [docs.pro.wizconnected.com](https://docs.pro.wizconnected.com) |

**Notes:** Ensure to review the API documentation for specific usage details and potential limitations.