18F vs Generate Link Preview (including checking for malicious links)
If you need a Open Data API that's easy to integrate, go with Generate Link Preview (including checking for malicious links).
Generate Link Preview (including checking for malicious links)
Fetches metadata from any URL passed to it, including Open Graph tags.
18F
- No authentication required
- No HTTPS support
- Currently flagged as inactive
Generate Link Preview (including checking for malicious links)
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | 18F | Generate Link Preview (including checking for malicious links) |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | apiKey |
| HTTPS | No | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Yes |
When to use which?
18F is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. Generate Link Preview (including checking for malicious links) works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps. Generate Link Preview (including checking for malicious links) supports HTTPS, which is required for production deployments and secure data handling.