Getting Started

Create an API key and make your first request in under 2 minutes

Step 1: Create an account

Sign up with your email, Google, or GitHub account. You’ll receive 10 free credits immediately – no credit card required.

Step 2: Create an API key

Go to API Keys, enter a name (e.g. Development), and click Create Key. Copy the key now — it won’t be shown again.

Your key looks like this:

dc_a1b2c3d4e5f6a1b2c3d4e5f6a1b2c3d4e5f6a1b2

Step 3: Make your first call

Pass the key in the X-API-Key header:

curl "https://api.datacaiman.com/v1/google/search?query=hello+world" \
  -H "X-API-Key: dc_your_key_here"

Or use the Authorization: Bearer header if that fits your HTTP client better:

curl "https://api.datacaiman.com/v1/google/search?query=hello+world" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer dc_your_key_here"

A successful response looks like:

{
  "page": 1,
  "items": [
    {
      "position": 1,
      "title": "Hello World - Wikipedia",
      "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%22Hello,_World!%22_program",
      "snippet": "A Hello World program is a computer program that outputs the text..."
    }
  ]
}

Checking your balance

Your current credit balance is shown on the Dashboard. You can also keep an eye on it there to know when to upgrade.

Pagination

Some endpoints return paginated results. When hasNextPage is true, pass the returned nextPageToken (or increment the page parameter, depending on the API) in your next request.

Next steps

  • Browse the API reference to see all available endpoints and parameters.
  • Check the FAQ for common questions.
  • Upgrade your plan on the Billing page when you need more credits.
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