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API List

A public list of free APIs for programmers

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API List is a public directory that curates and lists free APIs for programmers. It provides a searchable, categorized collection of APIs (e.g., Analytics, Security, Payments, Weather) and allows users to submit their own APIs. The site also features interviews and a blog. It is sponsored by apilayer.

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