Open Library
education:open-library · openlibrary.org/developers/api ↗
Books, editions and authors from the Internet Archive's Open Library.
About the Open Library API
Open Library API on Apizie: 4 endpoints (Search books, By ISBN, Work, Search authors) returned as clean JSON through one API key. 4 endpoints are live now. Call it over REST at https://zieapi.vercel.app/v1/education:open-library/{endpoint} or from Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor through the Apizie MCP server. Free plan: 1,000 requests a month.
| Project key | education:open-library |
|---|---|
| Status | Live |
| Endpoints | 4 |
| Category | Education |
| Source | openlibrary.org/developers/api |
| Base URL | https://zieapi.vercel.app/v1/education:open-library/{endpoint} |
| For AI tools | OpenAPI spec · Markdown (what is this?) |
Open Library API FAQ
How do I call the Open Library API?
Create a free Apizie key, then send GET https://zieapi.vercel.app/v1/education:open-library/search with the header x-api-key. Every endpoint returns { project, data, timestamp }.
Is the Open Library API free on Apizie?
Yes. The Free plan includes 1,000 requests a month at 100 requests a minute, no credit card.
Can AI agents use the Open Library API?
Yes. Add the Apizie MCP server (https://zieapi.vercel.app/mcp) to Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or VS Code, then ask in plain language. The agent calls run_scraper with project key education:open-library.
What is the status of the Open Library API?
Live: works with just an Apizie key