API Documentation
Integrate Sugggest.com's software database and recommendation engine into your applications
Getting Started
The Sugggest.com API provides programmatic access to our comprehensive software database, user reviews, and recommendation algorithms.
Our RESTful API is designed for developers who want to integrate software discovery and comparison features into their own applications, websites, or services.
API Details
- Base URL: https://api.sugggest.com/v1
- Format: JSON
- Authentication: API Key
- Rate Limit: 1000 requests/hour
- HTTPS: Required
Authentication
All API requests require authentication using an API key. Include your API key in the request header:
Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY
Content-Type: application/json
To obtain an API key, please contact our team. We'll review your use case and provide access credentials.
Endpoints
Software Endpoints
GET /software
Retrieve a list of software products with optional filtering and pagination.
Parameters:
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| category | string | Filter by software category |
| pricing | string | Filter by pricing model (free, paid, freemium) |
| platform | string | Filter by platform (web, desktop, mobile) |
| limit | integer | Number of results per page (max 100) |
| offset | integer | Pagination offset |
Example Request:
GET /v1/software?category=project-management&pricing=paid&limit=20
GET /software/{id}
Retrieve detailed information about a specific software product.
Example Request:
GET /v1/software/slack-123
GET /software/{id}/alternatives
Get alternative software recommendations for a specific product.
Example Request:
GET /v1/software/slack-123/alternatives
Search Endpoints
GET /search
Search for software products using keywords and filters.
Parameters:
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| q | string | Search query (required) |
| category | string | Filter by category |
| min_rating | float | Minimum rating (1.0-5.0) |
| limit | integer | Number of results (max 50) |
Example Request:
GET /v1/search?q=project%20management&min_rating=4.0&limit=10
Reviews Endpoints
GET /software/{id}/reviews
Retrieve reviews for a specific software product.
Parameters:
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| rating | integer | Filter by rating (1-5) |
| sort | string | Sort by: newest, oldest, rating_high, rating_low |
| limit | integer | Number of reviews (max 50) |
GET /software/{id}/reviews/stats
Get review statistics and rating breakdown for a software product.
Categories Endpoints
GET /categories
Retrieve all software categories and subcategories.
GET /categories/{slug}/software
Get software products in a specific category.
Response Format
All API responses follow a consistent JSON format:
{
"success": true,
"data": {
// Response data here
},
"meta": {
"total": 150,
"limit": 20,
"offset": 0,
"has_more": true
}
}
Software Object Structure
{
"id": "slack-123",
"name": "Slack",
"description": "Team communication platform...",
"category": "communication",
"subcategory": "team-chat",
"website": "https://slack.com",
"logo_url": "https://static.sugggest.com/logos/slack.png",
"pricing": {
"model": "freemium",
"starting_price": 6.67,
"currency": "USD",
"billing_cycle": "monthly"
},
"ratings": {
"overall": 4.3,
"ease_of_use": 4.5,
"features": 4.2,
"value_for_money": 4.0,
"customer_support": 4.1,
"performance": 4.4
},
"platforms": ["web", "desktop", "mobile"],
"features": ["Real-time messaging", "File sharing", "Integrations"],
"alternatives": ["Microsoft Teams", "Discord", "Mattermost"],
"review_count": 1250,
"created_at": "2024-01-15T10:30:00Z",
"updated_at": "2024-12-01T14:22:00Z"
}
Error Handling
The API uses standard HTTP status codes and returns error details in JSON format:
| Status Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 200 | Success |
| 400 | Bad Request - Invalid parameters |
| 401 | Unauthorized - Invalid API key |
| 403 | Forbidden - Access denied |
| 404 | Not Found - Resource doesn't exist |
| 429 | Too Many Requests - Rate limit exceeded |
| 500 | Internal Server Error |
Error Response Format
{
"success": false,
"error": {
"code": "INVALID_PARAMETER",
"message": "The 'category' parameter is invalid",
"details": "Valid categories are: business, creative, developer, marketing"
}
}
Rate Limits
To ensure fair usage and maintain service quality, we implement rate limiting:
- Free Tier: 1,000 requests per hour
- Pro Tier: 10,000 requests per hour
- Enterprise: Custom limits available
Rate limit information is included in response headers:
X-RateLimit-Limit: Maximum requests per hourX-RateLimit-Remaining: Remaining requests in current windowX-RateLimit-Reset: Time when rate limit resets
Rate Limit Exceeded?
If you exceed your rate limit, you'll receive a 429 status code. Wait for the reset time or upgrade your plan for higher limits.
Code Examples
JavaScript (Node.js)
const axios = require('axios');
const api = axios.create({
baseURL: 'https://api.sugggest.com/v1',
headers: {
'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY',
'Content-Type': 'application/json'
}
});
// Search for software
async function searchSoftware(query) {
try {
const response = await api.get('/search', {
params: { q: query, limit: 10 }
});
return response.data;
} catch (error) {
console.error('API Error:', error.response.data);
}
}
// Get software details
async function getSoftware(id) {
try {
const response = await api.get(`/software/${id}`);
return response.data;
} catch (error) {
console.error('API Error:', error.response.data);
}
}
Python
import requests
class SuggggestAPI:
def __init__(self, api_key):
self.base_url = 'https://api.sugggest.com/v1'
self.headers = {
'Authorization': f'Bearer {api_key}',
'Content-Type': 'application/json'
}
def search_software(self, query, limit=10):
params = {'q': query, 'limit': limit}
response = requests.get(
f'{self.base_url}/search',
headers=self.headers,
params=params
)
return response.json()
def get_software(self, software_id):
response = requests.get(
f'{self.base_url}/software/{software_id}',
headers=self.headers
)
return response.json()
# Usage
api = SuggggestAPI('YOUR_API_KEY')
results = api.search_software('project management')
SDKs and Libraries
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Contact our team to get your API key and start integrating Sugggest.com into your application.
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