Kakao

API

Social integration API for Kakao Login, KakaoTalk sharing, and social plugins

Overview

Kakao API provides RESTful endpoints for seamless integration with Kakao's social ecosystem. Key endpoints include Kakao Login (user authentication), KakaoTalk sharing (send content to contacts/groups), and social plugins (like buttons, comment widgets). Responses are in JSON format. Use cases: Enable app users to log in with Kakao accounts, share articles/images to KakaoTalk, embed social plugins to boost engagement on web/mobile apps. It supports cross-platform integration, helping developers tap into Kakao's large user base in South Korea.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://developers.kakao.com/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful architecture
JSON response format
Kakao Login authentication
KakaoTalk sharing
Social plugins integration
Cross-platform support

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Kakao API free to use?

Yes, it offers a free tier with basic features; paid plans are available for higher usage limits and advanced functionalities.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes, you need to register an application on Kakao Developers portal to obtain an API key for authentication.

? What is the response format?

Most endpoints return data in JSON format, which is easy to parse across web and mobile applications.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Social

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Large user base in South Korea
⊕ Comprehensive social features
⊕ Well-documented
⊕ Seamless Kakao ecosystem integration

Cons

⊖ Primarily focused on Korean market
⊖ Requires API key authentication
⊖ Rate limits on free tier
⊖ Regional feature restrictions