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About Product Hunt
The Product Hunt API provides programmatic access to Product Hunt data through a GraphQL interface, reachable at https://api.producthunt.com/v2/api/graphql. It supports OAuth2 authentication, including a PKCE flow for public clients (native, desktop, mobile, and single-page applications) that cannot securely store a client secret, as well as standard client-secret authentication for confidential server-side clients. A developer_token option is also available in the API dashboard for simpler scripting use cases without the full OAuth2 flow.
Access is organized into three scopes: public (read public information), private (read data on behalf of an authenticated user, such as goals or comments), and write (take actions on behalf of a user, such as marking goals complete). Applications default to public, read-only access, and write access is granted by Product Hunt on a case-by-case basis for applications that need it.
The API is intended for developers building integrations with Product Hunt data and functionality, such as checking whether a user follows a topic or has commented on a post. Use is restricted to non-commercial purposes by default, with commercial use requiring direct contact with Product Hunt. Rate limits apply, and applications requiring faster, unrestricted access are directed to contact Product Hunt.
Key features
- GraphQL API for accessing Product Hunt data
- OAuth2 user authentication with authorization code flow
- PKCE support for public clients (native, desktop, mobile, SPA)
- Client-only (public scope) tokens for access without user context
- Developer token available for quick scripts without full OAuth flow
- Scoped permissions (public, private, write) for granular access control
Frequently asked questions
Is the Product Hunt API free to use?
The API is accessible with an access token, but it must not be used for commercial purposes without contacting Product Hunt first.
What kind of API is this and how do I query it?
It is a GraphQL API reachable at https://api.producthunt.com/v2/api/graphql, using standard GraphQL queries and mutations.
How do I authenticate requests?
You can use OAuth2 user authentication (with optional PKCE for public clients) to get a Bearer access token, or use a non-expiring developer_token from the API dashboard for simple scripts.
Is there rate limiting?
Yes, the API may be rate-limited for applications not following fair use, and faster access without rate limits can be requested by contacting Product Hunt.
Who is this API for?
It is for developers building applications that read Product Hunt data or, with private/write scopes, act on behalf of authenticated users, such as checking followed topics or marking goals complete.
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