Pocket

API

API for Pocket's bookmarking and content saving service

Overview

The Pocket API enables developers to integrate Pocket's bookmarking functionality into applications. Key endpoints include /v3/add (save content), /v3/get (retrieve saved items with filters like favorite or tag), /v3/send (share items), and /v3/modify (update item status or tags). Responses are in JSON format. Use cases include syncing bookmarks across tools, building custom reading dashboards, automating content curation (e.g., saving articles from RSS feeds), and enhancing productivity apps with one-click saving of web pages, articles, or videos.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


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

Key Features

RESTful
JSON Responses
OAuth 2.0 Authentication
CRUD Operations for Bookmarks
Filterable Content Retrieval

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Pocket API free to use?

Non-commercial use is free. Commercial use requires contacting Pocket for approval and possible pricing.

? Does it require an API Key?

No—Pocket API uses OAuth 2.0 authentication. You need to register your app to get a client ID and secret for the OAuth flow.

? What is the response format?

All responses from the Pocket API are in JSON format.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Documents & Productivity

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Robust Documentation
⊕ Supports Multiple Content Types
⊕ Widely Adopted Service
⊕ Flexible Filtering Options

Cons

⊖ Requires OAuth 2.0 (No API Key Only)
⊖ Rate Limits Apply
⊖ Commercial Use Needs Approval
⊖ Limited to Pocket's Ecosystem