Harry Potter Characters

API

Free Harry Potter Characters Data API with Imagery

Overview

This RESTful API provides access to Harry Potter character data including imagery. Key endpoints include /api/characters (all characters), /api/characters/house/{house} (filter by Hogwarts house), /api/characters/students (student characters), and /api/characters/staff (staff members). Responses are in JSON format, containing details like name, house, date of birth, patronus, wand info, and image URL. Ideal use cases: building fan sites, quiz apps, themed content platforms, or educational projects about the Harry Potter series.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


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

Key Features

RESTful
JSON support
No Auth required
Imagery included
Filterable by house/role

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Harry Potter Characters API free to use?

Yes, it is completely free for public use without any paid plans.

? Does it require an API Key?

No, authentication is not needed to access any of the endpoints.

? What is the response format?

All responses are in JSON format, including character details like name, house, image URL, patronus, and more.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Video

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Easy integration (no authentication)
⊕ Rich character metadata with images
⊕ Free access
⊕ Multiple filter options

Cons

⊖ Rate-limited (Heroku free tier)
⊖ No official support or SLA
⊖ Limited to Harry Potter universe