SWAPI

API

Free REST API for all Star Wars universe data

Overview

SWAPI provides RESTful endpoints for accessing structured Star Wars universe data, including entries for films, people, planets, species, vehicles, and starships. Responses are in JSON format, with support for pagination (via 'page' parameter) and search (via 'search' query string). Use cases include building Star Wars fan apps, educational projects teaching API consumption, lore analysis tools, or integrating Star Wars data into games and websites.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


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

Key Features

RESTful architecture
JSON response format
No authentication required
Pagination support
Search functionality
Covers films, people, planets, and more

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is SWAPI free to use?

Yes, SWAPI is completely free for both personal and commercial use without any restrictions.

? Does SWAPI require an API key?

No, SWAPI does not require authentication or an API key to access its endpoints.

? What is the response format of SWAPI?

SWAPI returns all data in JSON format, which is widely supported and easy to integrate into most applications.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Video

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ No API key needed
⊕ Extensive Star Wars data coverage
⊕ Well-documented endpoints
⊕ Free for all use cases

Cons

⊖ Rate-limited (10 requests/sec default)
⊖ No service level agreement (SLA)
⊖ Static data (no real-time updates)