Is JokeAPI free to use?

Yes, JokeAPI is listed as a free public API. Visit the official documentation for current rate limits and usage policies.

Does JokeAPI require an API key?

No, JokeAPI works without any authentication — you can call it directly.

Can I call JokeAPI directly from the browser?

Yes, JokeAPI supports CORS, so client-side calls work without a proxy.

JokeAPI — Free Public API

Overview

JokeAPI provides programming, miscellaneous, and dark jokes — keyless (verified live).

Quick Start

Programming joke (verified live):

curl "https://v2.jokeapi.dev/joke/Programming?type=single"

{ "error": false, "category": "Programming", "type": "single", "joke": "There are only 10 kinds of people in this world: those who understand binary and those who don't.", "id": 14 }

Authentication

None — keyless.

Rate Limits & Notes

Free; be polite — no hard published limit.
Filter by category and type; supports multiple languages.

FAQ

Is JokeAPI free? Yes — free and keyless (verified).

What does it return? Programming/misc/dark jokes.

Key needed? No — keyless.

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