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Dev tools · October 15, 2013

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I built a free oEmbed API for the web

I built a free oEmbed API for the web launched on October 15, 2013 with 61 votes, #32 of 565 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 13 years on.

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In plain words

This is a free oEmbed API service for developers who need to embed content from various web sources. Launched in 2013, it provides a standardized way to retrieve embed codes for URLs across different platforms. The service simplifies integration by handling oEmbed protocol requests, allowing developers to embed third-party content without building individual provider integrations. It's designed for web developers building applications that require flexible content embedding capabilities.

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