Chinese Text Project vs OwlBot
If you need a Dictionaries API that's easy to integrate, go with Chinese Text Project.
Chinese Text Project
Online open-access digital library for pre-modern Chinese texts
Chinese Text Project
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
OwlBot
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
- Currently flagged as inactive
| Feature | Chinese Text Project | OwlBot |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Yes |
When to use which?
Chinese Text Project is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. OwlBot works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.