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Generate Link Preview (including checking for malicious links)

Fetches metadata from any URL passed to it, including Open Graph tags.

Authentication
API Key
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
Unknown
Category
Open Data
Data source
marcelscruz

Overview

Generate Link Preview (including checking for malicious links) is a free public API in the Open Data category. Fetches metadata from any URL passed to it, including Open Graph tags.

This API belongs to the Open Data category, a popular area of the free-API ecosystem for builders.

You can use this API in prototypes, side projects, and production applications — just keep the provider’s usage policy in mind.

Authentication

Generate Link Preview (including checking for malicious links) uses API key authentication. You will need to obtain a key before making requests:

  1. Open the official documentation at the link below.
  2. Look for the sign-up / API-key section and create an account.
  3. Copy your key and send it with every request (the docs show the exact header or query parameter to use).

Keep the key server-side and never commit it to public repositories.

HTTPS & CORS

  • HTTPS: supported — traffic to Generate Link Preview (including checking for malicious links) is encrypted, so it is safe to use from production apps.
  • CORS: unknown — if you plan to call Generate Link Preview (including checking for malicious links) from the browser, verify CORS support in the official docs or with a quick test request.

Getting Started

  1. Read the official documentation: https://apyhub.com/utility/link-preview
  2. Obtain an API key (see Authentication above).
  3. Make a test request with curl or your favourite HTTP client, sending the key as documented.

Rate Limits & Notes

  • Rate limits, quotas, and free-tier terms are defined by the provider — always check the official documentation for Generate Link Preview (including checking for malicious links) before scaling up.
  • The upstream listing is community-maintained; fields like auth, HTTPS and CORS reflect the state at listing time and may change.

FAQ

Where do I get an API key for Generate Link Preview (including checking for malicious links)?

API keys are issued by the provider. Head to the official documentation (https://apyhub.com/utility/link-preview) and follow the sign-up / key section.

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