Advice API
The Advice API provides random pieces of life advice to help guide and inspire. There are over 5000 pieces of advice to choose from!
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/v1/advice GET
https://api.api-ninjas.com/v1/advice
Returns a random piece of life advice.
Parameters
No parameters required.
Headers
X-Api-KeyrequiredAPI Key associated with your account.
Response
A JSON object with the following fields or an error if the request is unsuccessful.
adviceA random piece of life advice.
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https://api.api-ninjas.com/v1/adviceHeaders
X-Api-KeyLog in or sign up to get your API KeySample Response
Code Examples
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curl -X GET "https://api.api-ninjas.com/v1/advice" \
-H "X-Api-Key: YOUR_API_KEY"If your programming language is not listed in the Code Example above, you can still make API calls by using a HTTP request library written in your programming language and following the above documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use the Advice API for commercial purposes?
Yes, but you must have a premium subscription. Commercial use of the Advice API is not permitted on the free tier. See our pricing page to choose a plan that fits your needs.How do I get an API key and start using the Advice API?
Sign up for a free account to instantly get your API key, then pass it in theX-Api-Keyheader on every request. The documentation above includes ready-to-run examples in cURL, Python, JavaScript, Node.js, and more.What happens if I exceed my quota for the month?
Your API requests will simply be denied once you hit your monthly quota — you will never be charged more than the plan you signed up for. To increase your quota, you can upgrade your plan any time on our pricing page.What happens if a request to the Advice API fails?
The API responds with a standard HTTP status code and a JSON error message describing the problem. See our error codes reference for the full list of codes and how to resolve each one, or contact support if you need help.What data does the Advice API provide, and how much advice is available?
The Advice API returns a random piece of life advice meant to guide and inspire, with over 5000 pieces of advice to choose from. For more inspirational short-form content, see the related Quotes API.How do I request a piece of advice, and what parameters does it accept?
Send a GET request to the single/v1/adviceendpoint with yourX-Api-Keyheader; no query parameters are required or accepted, and each call returns a random result. You can grab a key by registering for an account.What does the Advice API response include?
The response is a JSON object with a singleadvicefield containing one random piece of life advice. If a request is unsuccessful, the API returns one of the documented error codes instead.What are some use cases for the Advice API?
It is great for daily-advice widgets, motivational chatbots, fortune-cookie style features, and lightweight entertainment apps that surface a fresh tip on each call. Pair it with the Facts API or Trivia API to build richer random-content experiences.