Harry Potter Characters API

API

Free Harry Potter characters data API with imagery

Overview

The Harry Potter Characters API provides access to detailed data on characters from the Harry Potter universe, including names, house affiliations, wand specifications, patronuses, and high-quality image URLs. Key endpoints include GET /characters (all characters), GET /characters/house/:house (filter by Hogwarts house), and GET /characters/id/:id (single character details). Responses are in JSON format, enabling easy integration. Ideal use cases include building fan websites, creating Harry Potter-themed quizzes, educational projects on API usage, or adding character info to media platforms.

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 API
JSON response format
No authentication required
Includes character imagery
Filter by house or character ID

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Harry Potter Characters API free to use?

Yes, it is completely free for both personal and non-commercial use.

? Does it require an API Key?

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

? What is the response format?

All responses are in JSON format, containing character details like name, house, wand info, and image URLs.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Video

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Completely free to use
⊕ Simple integration with no setup
⊕ Rich character metadata and images
⊕ Multiple filtering options available

Cons

⊖ Potential rate limits (not explicitly documented)
⊖ No official service level agreement (SLA)
⊖ Data updates may be infrequent
⊖ Heroku hosting could lead to occasional downtime