# Cover Art Archive API

> Cover Art Archive API on Apizie: 1 endpoint (Release art) returned as clean JSON through one API key. 1 endpoint is live now. Call it over REST at https://zieapi.vercel.app/v1/music:cover-art-archive/{endpoint} or from Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor through the Apizie MCP server. Free plan: 1,000 requests a month.

- Project key: `music:cover-art-archive`
- Category: Music
- Status: live
- Source: https://musicbrainz.org/doc/Cover_Art_Archive/API
- Page: https://zieapi.vercel.app/api/music/cover-art-archive
- OpenAPI: https://zieapi.vercel.app/api/music/cover-art-archive/openapi.json

Album artwork for MusicBrainz releases.

## Endpoints

### Release art
`GET https://zieapi.vercel.app/v1/music:cover-art-archive/release`

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| mbid | string | yes |  |

## Example
```
curl "https://zieapi.vercel.app/v1/music:cover-art-archive/release" \
  -H "x-api-key: $APIZIE_KEY"
```

## FAQ

### How do I call the Cover Art Archive API?
Create a free Apizie key, then send GET https://zieapi.vercel.app/v1/music:cover-art-archive/release with the header x-api-key. Every endpoint returns { project, data, timestamp }.

### Is the Cover Art Archive 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 Cover Art Archive 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 music:cover-art-archive.

### What is the status of the Cover Art Archive API?
Live: works with just an Apizie key