Pinata

API

IPFS Pinning & Cloud Storage API for Decentralized File Management

Overview

Pinata’s RESTful API provides endpoints for pinning files/folders to IPFS, managing pinned assets, retrieving CIDs, and configuring custom gateways. Responses are in JSON format. Use cases include hosting NFT media for dApps, archiving decentralized data, integrating IPFS storage into web/mobile apps, and ensuring content permanence. The API supports individual and bulk uploads, with secure access via API key authentication.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


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

Key Features

RESTful API
JSON Response Format
IPFS Pinning (Files/Folders)
Gateway Management
Content Retrieval
API Key Authentication

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Pinata free to use?

Yes, Pinata offers a free tier with limited storage and bandwidth. Paid plans are available for higher usage needs.

? Does Pinata require an API Key?

Yes, you need an API key and secret to authenticate requests to Pinata’s API.

? What is the response format for Pinata’s API?

All responses from Pinata’s API are in JSON format, which is easy to parse and integrate into applications.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Cloud Storage & File Sharing

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Easy Integration
⊕ Scalable Pricing Tiers
⊕ Reliable IPFS Pinning
⊕ Comprehensive Documentation
⊕ Supports Large Files

Cons

⊖ Rate Limits on Free Tier
⊖ Paid Plans for High Usage
⊖ No SLA for Free Users
⊖ Limited Advanced Features in Basic Tiers