Overview
API to get data from Harry Potter books, movies, characters and spells
Notes: Free Harry Potter data API.
TL;DR
What it does: Harry Potter API: API to get data from Harry Potter books, movies, characters and spells.
Quick start: https://potterapi-fedeperin.vercel.app/en/characters
No API key needed!
Try It Now
Call this URL to see what you get back:
https://potterapi-fedeperin.vercel.app/en/characters
Try This URL Now →
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://potterapi-fedeperin.vercel.app/en/characters')
.then(res => res.json())
.then(data => console.log(data))
.catch(err => console.error(err));
Python Example
import requests
url = 'https://potterapi-fedeperin.vercel.app/en/characters'
response = requests.get(url)
data = response.json()
print(data)
API Details
- API URL
https://github.com/fedeperin/potterapi- Documentation
- https://github.com/fedeperin/potterapi
- Category
- Entertainment
- Authentication
- Not Required
- Geographic Coverage
- global
What You Can Build
- Fun content for websites and apps
- Game development
- Social media bots and integrations
- Creative coding projects