MangaDex

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MangaDex is a manga database and community.

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Use it when

Comprehensive manga database

Watch for

Check the docs depth and real endpoint shape before assuming production fit.

First check

Obtain an API key to authenticate requests. Refer to the official documentation for endpoint details and usage guidelines.

Auth

api_key

CORS

Yes

HTTPS

Yes

Signup

Required

Latency

600 ms

Protocol

REST

Pricing

free

Uptime · 30-day window

Probes: 2Uptime: 0%Avg latency: 563ms

About this API

MangaDex is an API providing access to a manga database and community platform. It allows developers to retrieve manga-related data such as titles, authors, chapters, and pages. The API is designed for those interested in building manga reading applications, search tools, or community features.

The API requires an API key for authentication, ensuring controlled access to its resources. MangaDex serves as a centralized source for manga content and community interactions, making it relevant for developers focusing on anime and manga-related projects.

With its RESTful design, the API facilitates integration into various applications, enabling developers to leverage a rich manga dataset and community-driven content without managing their own manga databases.

What you can build

1Display manga information and metadata
2Search manga titles and authors
3Retrieve manga chapters and pages
4Build manga reading applications
5Integrate manga community features

Strengths & limitations

Strengths

Comprehensive manga database
Community-driven content
API key authentication

Example request

Generic template — replace <endpoint> with the real path from the docs.

curl https://api.mangadex.org/docs.html/<endpoint> \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $API_KEY"
# Some providers use X-Api-Key instead — verify in the docs.