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Rate limit5 single requests or 1 batch request every 10 seconds on the free plan.

Documentation: core.ac.uk ยท Checked Sep 13, 2026

About

CORE aggregates open-access research papers from repositories and journals around the world into one searchable API. You can search titles and full text, get download links, and explore citation data. A free API key is available for personal and noncommercial academic use; companies need a separate license.

Details

Free to start. You may need a free key, but no credit card.

Auth: Free key (no card)

Rate limit: 5 single requests or 1 batch request every 10 seconds on the free plan.

Verified: 2026-09-13

Best for: personal developer

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Setup

  1. Sign up for a free API key on the CORE API services page (personal/academic use).
  2. Copy your key and send it as a Bearer token in the Authorization header.
  3. Paste the example request with your key to test a search.
  4. Explore the docs for works, journals, and download endpoints.
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