How do I authenticate with the Anysite API?

Authentication is done via an access token in the request header. Add 'access-token: YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN' to all API requests. You can get your access token by signing up at app.anysite.io.

What are the rate limits for the REST API?

Rate limits depend on your plan: Starter 60 req/min, Growth 90 req/min, Scale 150 req/min, Pro and Enterprise 200 req/min. MCP Unlimited is 6 req/min. The API returns rate limit headers with each response.

What programming languages can I use with the API?

The REST API is language-agnostic and works with any programming language that can make HTTP requests. We provide examples in Python, JavaScript/Node.js, Go, Java, Ruby, and PHP.

How do I handle pagination in API responses?

Use cursor-based pagination by including the 'cursor' parameter from the previous response. For example: GET /linkedin/users/search?query=engineer&cursor=eyJvZmZzZXQiOjUwfQ==

What should I do if I get a 429 rate limit error?

When you receive a 429 error, check the 'Retry-After' header to see when you can make the next request. Implement exponential backoff in your code and consider upgrading your plan for higher limits.

Is there a difference between the REST API and MCP server?

Yes! The REST API is for direct integration in any application using HTTP requests. The MCP server is specifically for AI assistants like Claude and Cursor, allowing natural language queries. Both access the same underlying data.

REST API — Direct HTTP Access to Web Data Infrastructure

Language-agnostic HTTP endpoints for any web resource. LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, Reddit, YouTube, SEC EDGAR, GitHub, Amazon, and more — plus AI parsing for any URL. Structured JSON with consistent schemas across every platform.

Quick Start

curl -X GET "https://api.anysite.io/token/statistic" \
  -H "access-token: YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN"

RESTful design

Language agnostic

Self-healing

Structured JSON

Complete control over your data extraction

Simple, consistent API design across all platforms.

Base URL

All API requests start here:

https://api.anysite.io/

Authentication

Header-based token authentication:

access-token: YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN

Credit System

• 1 credit = 1 API request
• Rate limits scale with your plan — 60 to 200 req/min
• Use credits at your own pace

API Examples

Common use cases for each platform.

LinkedIn Profile Search

curl -X GET "https://api.anysite.io/linkedin/search/users" \
  -H "access-token: YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN" \
  -G -d "query=marketing manager" -d "limit=5"

Extract LinkedIn profiles, find contact information, and build prospect lists.

Instagram Post Analysis

curl -X GET "https://api.anysite.io/instagram/user/techcompany/posts" \
  -H "access-token: YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN" \
  -G -d "limit=10"

Track brand mentions, analyze engagement, and monitor social media performance.

Twitter/X Post Search

curl -X POST "https://api.anysite.io/api/twitter/search/posts" \
  -H "access-token: YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"query": "artificial intelligence", "min_likes": 100, "count": 50}'

Search tweets by keyword, filter by engagement, extract user profiles and timeline data.

Reddit Discussion Monitoring

curl -X GET "https://api.anysite.io/reddit/search/posts" \
  -H "access-token: YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN" \
  -G -d "query=artificial intelligence" -d "subreddit=technology"

Monitor discussions, track sentiment, and gather insights from Reddit communities.

YouTube Video Data

curl -X GET "https://api.anysite.io/api/youtube/video" \
  -H "access-token: YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN" \
  -G -d "url=https://youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID"

Video metadata, subtitles, channel libraries, and engagement metrics.

SEC EDGAR Filings

curl -X GET "https://api.anysite.io/api/sec/company/search" \
  -H "access-token: YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN" \
  -G -d "query=Tesla"

Company search, 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filings for financial research.

Web Parser — Any URL

curl -X POST "https://api.anysite.io/api/web/parse" \
  -H "access-token: YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"url": "https://example.com/page", "extract": ["content", "metadata", "links"]}'

Parse and extract structured data from any URL. AI-powered extraction for GitHub, Amazon, Glassdoor, G2, Trustpilot, and more.

Part of the Anysite Platform

The REST API is one of four interfaces to the same Anysite engine. For production data pipelines with batch processing, database loading, and scheduling, see the CLI. For AI-native access through Claude, Cursor, or ChatGPT, see the MCP Server. For visual automation, see n8n Nodes.

All interfaces share the same platform coverage, data quality, and credit system.

Get Started

Start extracting web data in just three steps.

Get Your API Key

Test Your Access

Verify your API key is working correctly.

curl -X GET "https://api.anysite.io/token/statistic" \
  -H "access-token: YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN"

Extract Data

Start extracting data from any supported platform.

curl -X GET "https://api.anysite.io/linkedin/search/users" \
  -H "access-token: YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN" \
  -G -d "query=marketing manager" -d "limit=5"

Resources

API Documentation GitHub Examples

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