24 Pull Requests vs Search Services
If you need a Development API that's easy to integrate, go with 24 Pull Requests.
24 Pull Requests
Project to promote open source collaboration during December
Search Services
API for Internet Archive's Search-related services
24 Pull Requests
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
Search Services
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | 24 Pull Requests | Search Services |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Yes | Unknown |
When to use which?
24 Pull Requests is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. 24 Pull Requests works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.