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// DEVELOPMENT

GitHub

Make use of GitHub repositories, code and user info programmatically

GitHub is a free public Development API that requires OAuth authentication. It supports HTTPS and has CORS enabled.

// FACTS

Category
Development
Authentication
OAuth
HTTPS
yes
CORS
yes
Endpoint
docs.github.com
Cost
Free

// FREQUENTLY ASKED

What is GitHub?

GitHub is a free public API in the Development category. Make use of GitHub repositories, code and user info programmatically

Does GitHub require authentication?

Yes — GitHub requires OAuth authentication to make requests.

Is GitHub free?

Yes. GitHub is listed in our directory of free public APIs and is free to use. Check the official site for any rate limits or paid tier limitations.

Does GitHub support HTTPS?

Yes, GitHub supports HTTPS encrypted requests.