Metacert Link Flagging API

API

Real-time link scanning for malware and phishing protection

Overview

The Metacert Link Flagging API lets developers integrate real-time malicious link detection into apps. It uses RESTful endpoints (e.g., POST /v1/scan) to analyze URLs for threats like malware, phishing, ransomware, and scams. Responses are JSON-formatted, including threat status (safe/unsafe), confidence score (0-100), and category details. Use cases: securing chat apps, validating user-shared links in social platforms, or protecting e-commerce sites from malicious redirects. It supports high throughput and low latency for real-time threat assessment.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


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

Key Features

RESTful Interface
Real-time Scanning
JSON Responses
Malware/Phishing Detection
Threat Categorization
Low Latency
Scalable

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is the Metacert Link Flagging API free to use?

Yes, it offers a freemium model with a free tier for limited monthly requests; paid plans unlock higher volumes and advanced features.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes, you need to register on Metacert's website to obtain an API key for all requests.

? What is the response format?

All responses are in JSON, including fields like threat_status, confidence_score, and threat_category.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Anti-Malware

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Immediate Threat Results
⊕ Easy Integration
⊕ Comprehensive Threat Coverage
⊕ High Throughput

Cons

⊖ Requires API Key
⊖ Rate Limits on Free Tier
⊖ Advanced Features in Paid Plans