Government & Open DataKey Required

Public Data APIFree REST Service

Provides access to various public records, allowing users to retrieve information about schools, hospitals, and federal agencies through specific endpoints. It offers data export in both JSON and CSV formats without requiring an API key, making it accessible for developers and researchers.

Best for:Full-stack prototyping, developer tooling, production apps, and hackathons.
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Rate Limit
Free (Quota-limited)
Auth
External Key
Security & CORS
HTTPS • CORS Enabled
Payload Format
JSON / REST

Public Data API API Key Required

An external API key is required to authenticate requests with Public Data API. Allowance: Free (Quota-limited). Obtain your free key from the official developer portal and replace YOUR_API_KEY in the code snippets below.

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Quickstart Code Snippets

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Bypass browser CORS restrictions. Protected by in-memory RAM cache and automated circuit breaker.
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// Call via FreeAPI Smart Edge Gateway (In-Memory Cache + CORS Guard)
// Endpoint: https://findfreeapi.com/api/v1/gateway/public-data-api

async function callPublicDataAPI() {
  try {
    const response = await fetch("https://findfreeapi.com/api/v1/gateway/public-data-api", {
      headers: {
        "Accept": "application/json",
        // "x-freeapi-key": "fapi_live_your_api_key" // FreeAPI Gateway Key
      }
    });

    if (!response.ok) {
      throw new Error(`Gateway HTTP error! status: ${response.status}`);
    }

    const data = await response.json();
    console.log("FreeAPI Live Data:", data);
  } catch (error) {
    console.error("FreeAPI Gateway Error:", error);
  }
}

callPublicDataAPI();
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Key Advantages (Pros)

  • Free Tier Available: Developers can test and build without entering credit card details.
  • Documented Rate Limit: Free (Quota-limited).
  • HTTPS & CORS Enabled: Can be queried directly from client browsers or server backends.

Considerations & Limits (Cons)

  • External Key Required: Requires creating an account with the provider.
  • Rate Limited: Excessive rapid requests may receive HTTP 429 status.
  • Third-party SLA: Service uptime depends on the upstream provider.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Technical and integration answers for Public Data API.

Yes, Public Data API is listed as a free endpoint on FreeAPI Directory with an allowance of: Free (Quota-limited).

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