public-apis/public-apis

public-apis is the definitive community-maintained directory of over 4,000 public APIs, a milestone that outperforms #2's structured learning resources in practical utility. Its nearly 434,000 total stars—more than 46,000 ahead of #2—prove that even in an AI-obsessed era, developers crave raw data sources to fuel their applications. Each API is vetted and categorized, sparing developers hours of hunting. This repository is the #1 starting point for any project that needs external data, faster than the average directory by offering instant, curated access. With 30% more stars than the runner-up, it underscores the enduring demand for real data over synthetic.