GitBook
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AuthenticationFree key (no card)
Rate limitPer-token rate limits apply; see the current GitBook developer documentation for values
Documentation: gitbook.com ยท Checked Sep 13, 2026
About
GitBook is a documentation platform for teams with a developer API for spaces, content, and integrations. Users can sign up free and create a personal access token from the developer dashboard. The API supports custom components, automations, and content management.
Details
Free to start. You may need a free key, but no credit card.
Auth: Free key (no card)
Rate limit: Per-token rate limits apply; see the current GitBook developer documentation for values
Verified: 2026-09-13
Best for: docs knowledge-base developer-docs
Setup
- Sign up for a free GitBook account
- Open the developer dashboard at app.gitbook.com/account/developer
- Create a personal access token
- Send the token as an Authorization: Bearer header
- Follow the GitBook API quickstart for spaces and content endpoints
- Use webhooks to receive notifications about content changes
Example
GET https://api.gitbook.com/v1/spaces with header Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TOKENUse cases
- Publish and update docs from a CI pipeline
- Sync content between GitBook and other knowledge tools
- Build integrations that react to documentation changes