Deck of Cards API

Games API · No Authentication Required · Works in global

Overview

Virtual deck of playing cards

Notes: Stateful session management

TL;DR

What it does: Deck of Cards API: Virtual deck of playing cards.

Quick start: https://deckofcardsapi.com/api/deck

No API key needed!

Try It Now

Call this URL to see what you get back:

https://deckofcardsapi.com/api/deck
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FAQ

Do I need an API key?
No! This API is completely free to use with no authentication required.
Is there a rate limit?
Most free APIs have generous limits. Check documentation for specifics.
Can I use this in a commercial project?
Yes, these APIs are free for both personal and commercial use. Check the documentation for any specific restrictions.
How do I get started?
Copy the example URL above and paste it into your browser or code. The response is in JSON format which you can parse in any programming language.

Code Examples

JavaScript Example

fetch('https://deckofcardsapi.com/api/deck')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Python Example

import requests

url = 'https://deckofcardsapi.com/api/deck'
response = requests.get(url)
data = response.json()
print(data)

API Details

API URL
https://deckofcardsapi.com/api
Documentation
https://deckofcardsapi.com/
Category
Games
Authentication
Not Required
Geographic Coverage
global

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