# Jina Reader API

> Jina Reader API on Apizie: 1 endpoint (Read) returned as clean JSON through one API key. 1 endpoint is live now. Call it over REST at https://zieapi.vercel.app/v1/web-tools:jina-reader/{endpoint} or from Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor through the Apizie MCP server. Free plan: 1,000 requests a month.

- Project key: `web-tools:jina-reader`
- Category: Web Tools
- Status: live
- Source: https://jina.ai
- Page: https://zieapi.vercel.app/api/web-tools/jina-reader
- OpenAPI: https://zieapi.vercel.app/api/web-tools/jina-reader/openapi.json

Turn a public web page into clean LLM-friendly markdown/text using r.jina.ai (set JINA_API_KEY for higher limits).

## Endpoints

### Read
`GET https://zieapi.vercel.app/v1/web-tools:jina-reader/read`

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | string | yes |  |
| format | string | no |  |
| maxChars | integer | no |  |

## Example
```
curl "https://zieapi.vercel.app/v1/web-tools:jina-reader/read" \
  -H "x-api-key: $APIZIE_KEY"
```

## FAQ

### How do I call the Jina Reader API?
Create a free Apizie key, then send GET https://zieapi.vercel.app/v1/web-tools:jina-reader/read with the header x-api-key. Every endpoint returns { project, data, timestamp }.

### Is the Jina Reader 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 Jina Reader 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 web-tools:jina-reader.

### What is the status of the Jina Reader API?
Live: works with just an Apizie key