Zen Quotes

API

Free Zen quotes API for inspiration and mindfulness

Overview

Zen Quotes API offers access to a vast library of Zen-inspired quotes. Key endpoints include GET /api/random for a single random quote, GET /api/quotes for multiple quotes, and GET /api/today for a daily featured quote. Responses are JSON-formatted with fields like 'q' (quote text), 'a' (author), and 'h' (HTML-formatted quote). Ideal for integrating into mindfulness apps, personal blogs, motivational tools, or daily reminder services to deliver inspirational content.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


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

Key Features

RESTful API
JSON response format
No authentication required
Daily quote endpoint
Random quote access

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Zen Quotes free to use?

Yes, Zen Quotes API is completely free for both personal and commercial use without any subscription fees.

? Does it require an API Key?

No, the Zen Quotes API does not require an API key or any form of authentication to access its core endpoints.

? What is the response format?

All responses from the Zen Quotes API are in JSON format, including fields like quote text, author, and optional HTML-formatted content.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Personality

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ No API key needed
⊕ Free for all use cases
⊕ Simple endpoint structure
⊕ Large collection of Zen quotes

Cons

⊖ Potential rate limits for high-volume requests
⊖ Limited filtering options
⊖ No support for quote customization