ISBN Validator API
ISBN Validator is a comprehensive tool for validating and parsing ISBN-10 and ISBN-13 book identification numbers. It validates checksums and provides detailed information about each ISBN component.
Live Test API
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API Request
API Response
123456789101112131415161718{ "status": "ok", "error": null, "data": { "valid": true, "isbn": "978-0-306-40615-7", "type": "ISBN-13", "normalized": "9780306406157", "formatted": "978-0-306-40615-7", "checksum_valid": true, "prefix": "978", "group": "0", "publisher": "306", "title": "40615", "check_digit": "7", "error": null } }
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What does the ISBN Validator API do?
ISBN Validator is a comprehensive tool for validating and parsing ISBN-10 and ISBN-13 book identification numbers. It validates checksums and provides detailed information about each ISBN component. The API returns structured data in JSON, XML, or YAML format, making it easy to integrate into any application or workflow.
How fast is the ISBN Validator API?
The ISBN Validator API has an average response time of 361ms, with a median (p50) of 342ms and 99th percentile of 491ms. Our infrastructure maintains 99.9% uptime with servers distributed globally for low latency.
How much does the ISBN Validator API cost?
Each call to the ISBN Validator API uses 1 credit. The free tier includes 100 credits per month. Paid plans start at $29.99/month with higher limits, and enterprise plans offer custom pricing with priority support.
How do I authenticate ISBN Validator API requests?
Include your API key in the request header as X-API-Key: your_key_here. All requests are made over HTTPS for security. You can get your API key by signing up for a free account.
What HTTP methods does ISBN Validator support?
The ISBN Validator API supports GET requests. Simply pass your parameters as query strings in the URL. Check our documentation for detailed parameter specifications.
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