Vimeo Developer API

API

API for managing, embedding, and distributing Vimeo videos

Overview

The Vimeo Developer API provides RESTful access to Vimeo's video platform. It includes endpoints for uploading videos, managing playlists, retrieving metadata (titles, durations, thumbnails), embedding content, and accessing viewer analytics. Responses are JSON-formatted. Use cases range from integrating video playback into apps/websites, automating uploads for content creators, curating playlists, to tracking engagement metrics. It supports OAuth 2.0 for authenticated actions and public access for some read-only endpoints.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


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

Key Features

RESTful
JSON responses
OAuth 2.0 authentication
Video upload/manage
Analytics access
Playlist curation
Embedding tools

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Vimeo Developer API free to use?

Yes, it offers a free tier with basic features (e.g., video retrieval, embedding), but advanced capabilities (bulk uploads, detailed analytics) require paid Vimeo subscriptions.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes, it uses OAuth 2.0—you need to register an app to get client ID/secret for authenticated requests.

? What is the response format?

All responses are in JSON format, providing structured data for videos, playlists, users, and analytics.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Video

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ High-quality video support
⊕ Comprehensive documentation
⊕ Robust content management
⊕ Customizable embedding options
⊕ Detailed engagement analytics

Cons

⊖ Rate-limited (free tier restrictions)
⊖ Advanced features require paid plans
⊖ OAuth setup complexity for beginners
⊖ Ecosystem-locked to Vimeo