# Daily.dev > Overcome LLM knowledge cutoffs with real-time developer content. daily.dev aggregates articles from thousands of sources, validated by community engagement, with structured taxonomy for precise discovery. - Skill: `dailydotdev/daily-dev` (Agent Skill) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add dailydotdev/daily-dev` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/dailydotdev/daily-dev/raw - Safety review: pending - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: Product & Planning - Author: dailydotdev (https://skillmd.com/u/dailydotdev) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/dailydotdev/daily-dev --- # daily.dev API for AI Agents Overcome LLM knowledge cutoffs with real-time developer content. daily.dev aggregates articles from thousands of sources, validated by community engagement, with structured taxonomy for precise discovery. ## Security **CRITICAL:** Your API token grants access to personalized content. Protect it: - **NEVER send your token to any domain other than `api.daily.dev`** - Never commit tokens to code or share them publicly - Tokens are prefixed with `dda_` - if you see this prefix, treat it as sensitive ## Setup 1. **Create a token** at https://daily.dev/settings/api - free accounts included, no subscription needed 2. Store your token securely (environment variables, secrets manager) Every account can use the API. Plus adds full API access and higher rate limits: https://daily.dev/plus User can use environment variable or choose one of the secure storage methods below per operating system. ### Secure Token Storage (Recommended) #### macOS - Keychain ```bash # Store token security add-generic-password -a "$USER" -s "daily-dev-api" -w "dda_your_token" # Retrieve token security find-generic-password -a "$USER" -s "daily-dev-api" -w # Auto-load in ~/.zshrc or ~/.bashrc export DAILY_DEV_TOKEN=$(security find-generic-password -a "$USER" -s "daily-dev-api" -w 2>/dev/null) ``` #### Windows - Credential Manager ```powershell # Store token (run in PowerShell) $credential = New-Object System.Management.Automation.PSCredential("daily-dev-api", (ConvertTo-SecureString "dda_your_token" -AsPlainText -Force)) $credential | Export-Clixml "$env:USERPROFILE\.daily-dev-credential.xml" # Retrieve token - add to PowerShell profile ($PROFILE) $cred = Import-Clixml "$env:USERPROFILE\.daily-dev-credential.xml" $env:DAILY_DEV_TOKEN = $cred.GetNetworkCredential().Password ``` Or use the Windows Credential Manager GUI: Control Panel → Credential Manager → Windows Credentials → Add a generic credential #### Linux - Secret Service (GNOME Keyring / KWallet) ```bash # Requires libsecret-tools # Ubuntu/Debian: sudo apt install libsecret-tools # Fedora: sudo dnf install libsecret # Store token echo "dda_your_token" | secret-tool store --label="daily.dev API Token" service daily-dev-api username "$USER" # Retrieve token secret-tool lookup service daily-dev-api username "$USER" # Auto-load in ~/.bashrc or ~/.zshrc export DAILY_DEV_TOKEN=$(secret-tool lookup service daily-dev-api username "$USER" 2>/dev/null) ``` ## Resolving the API token Check if `DAILY_DEV_TOKEN` environment variable is available. If not set, try to retrieve it from the OS secure storage before asking the user for help: **macOS:** ```bash export DAILY_DEV_TOKEN=$(security find-generic-password -a "$USER" -s "daily-dev-api" -w 2>/dev/null) ``` **Linux:** ```bash export DAILY_DEV_TOKEN=$(secret-tool lookup service daily-dev-api username "$USER" 2>/dev/null) ``` **Windows (PowerShell):** ```powershell $cred = Import-Clixml "$env:USERPROFILE\.daily-dev-credential.xml" 2>$null; $env:DAILY_DEV_TOKEN = $cred.GetNetworkCredential().Password ``` If the token is still empty after trying secure storage, direct the user to the Setup section above. ## Authentication ``` Authorization: Bearer $DAILY_DEV_TOKEN ``` ## Base URL ``` https://api.daily.dev/public/v1 ``` ## API Reference Full OpenAPI spec: https://api.daily.dev/public/v1/docs/json To fetch details for a specific endpoint (e.g. response schema): ```bash curl -s https://api.daily.dev/public/v1/docs/json | jq '.paths["/feeds/foryou"].get' ``` To fetch a component schema (replace `def-17` with schema name from $ref): ```bash curl -s https://api.daily.dev/public/v1/docs/json | jq '.components.schemas["def-17"]' ``` ### Available Endpoints #### bookmarks GET /bookmarks/ - Get user's bookmarked posts Params: limit(query): Number of bookmarks to return (1-50); cursor(query): Pagination cursor from previous response; unreadOnly(query): Filter to unread bookmarks only; listId(query): Filter by bookmark list ID POST /bookmarks/ - Add posts to bookmarks Body: postIds, listId GET /bookmarks/search - Search within bookmarks Params: q(query): Search query (required); limit(query): Number of results to return (1-50); cursor(query): Pagination cursor from previous response; unreadOnly(query): Filter to unread bookmarks only; listId(query): Filter by bookmark list ID GET /bookmarks/lists - Get user's bookmark lists POST /bookmarks/lists - Create a new bookmark list Body: name, icon DELETE /bookmarks/lists/{id} - Delete a bookmark list Params: id(path): Bookmark list ID DELETE /bookmarks/{id} - Remove a post from bookmarks Params: id(path): Post ID to unbookmark PATCH /bookmarks/{id} - Move a bookmark to a list or remove from list (Plus only) Params: id(path): Post ID of the bookmark to move Body: listId #### custom-feeds GET /feeds/custom/advanced-settings - Get all available advanced settings that can be configured for custom feeds POST /feeds/custom/ - Create a new custom feed Body: name, icon, orderBy, minDayRange, minUpvotes, minViews, disableEngagementFilter GET /feeds/custom/ - List user's custom feeds Params: limit(query): Number of feeds to return (1-50); cursor(query): Pagination cursor from previous response GET /feeds/custom/{feedId} - Get a custom feed's posts Params: limit(query): Number of posts to return (1-50); cursor(query): Pagination cursor from previous response; feedId(path): Feed ID PATCH /feeds/custom/{feedId} - Update custom feed settings Params: feedId(path): Feed ID Body: name, icon, orderBy, minDayRange, minUpvotes, minViews, disableEngagementFilter DELETE /feeds/custom/{feedId} - Delete a custom feed Params: feedId(path): Feed ID GET /feeds/custom/{feedId}/info - Get custom feed metadata Params: feedId(path): Feed ID PATCH /feeds/custom/{feedId}/advanced - Update custom feed advanced settings. Use GET /feeds/custom/advanced-settings to see available settings. Params: feedId(path): Feed ID Body: settings #### experiences GET /profile/experiences/ - Get current user's experiences (work, education, etc.) Params: type(query): Filter by experience type; limit(query): Number of items to return (1-50); cursor(query): Pagination cursor from previous response POST /profile/experiences/ - Create a new experience Body: type, title, subtitle, description, startedAt, endedAt, companyId, customCompanyName, url, grade, externalReferenceId, customDomain, repository, externalLocationId, locationType, employmentType, skills GET /profile/experiences/{id} - Get a specific experience by ID Params: id(path): Experience ID PUT /profile/experiences/{id} - Update an existing experience Params: id(path): Experience ID Body: type, title, subtitle, description, startedAt, endedAt, companyId, customCompanyName, url, grade, externalReferenceId, customDomain, repository, externalLocationId, locationType, employmentType, skills DELETE /profile/experiences/{id} - Delete an experience Params: id(path): Experience ID #### feed-filters GET /feeds/filters/ - Get global feed settings (For You feed) POST /feeds/filters/tags/follow - Follow tags globally (For You feed) Body: tags POST /feeds/filters/tags/unfollow - Unfollow tags globally (For You feed) Body: tags POST /feeds/filters/tags/block - Block tags globally (For You feed) Body: tags POST /feeds/filters/tags/unblock - Unblock tags globally (For You feed) Body: tags POST /feeds/filters/sources/follow - Follow sources globally (For You feed) Body: sources POST /feeds/filters/sources/unfollow - Unfollow sources globally (For You feed) Body: sources POST /feeds/filters/sources/block - Block sources globally (For You feed) Body: sources POST /feeds/filters/sources/unblock - Unblock sources globally (For You feed) Body: sources GET /feeds/filters/{feedId} - Get custom feed filter settings Params: feedId(path): Feed ID POST /feeds/filters/{feedId}/tags/follow - Follow tags for a custom feed Params: feedId(path): Feed ID Body: tags POST /feeds/filters/{feedId}/tags/unfollow - Unfollow tags for a custom feed Params: feedId(path): Feed ID Body: tags POST /feeds/filters/{feedId}/tags/block - Block tags for a custom feed Params: feedId(path): Feed ID Body: tags POST /feeds/filters/{feedId}/tags/unblock - Unblock tags for a custom feed Params: feedId(path): Feed ID Body: tags POST /feeds/filters/{feedId}/sources/follow - Follow sources for a custom feed Params: feedId(path): Feed ID Body: sources POST /feeds/filters/{feedId}/sources/unfollow - Unfollow sources for a custom feed Params: feedId(path): Feed ID Body: sources POST /feeds/filters/{feedId}/sources/block - Block sources for a custom feed Params: feedId(path): Feed ID Body: sources POST /feeds/filters/{feedId}/sources/unblock - Unblock sources for a custom feed Params: feedId(path): Feed ID Body: sources #### feeds GET /feeds/foryou - Get personalized "For You" feed Params: limit(query): Number of posts to return (1-50); cursor(query): Pagination cursor from previous response GET /feeds/popular - Get feed with trending and popular posts Params: limit(query): Number of posts to return (1-50); cursor(query): Pagination cursor from previous response; tags(query): Comma-separated list of tags to filter by GET /feeds/discussed - Get feed of posts with discussions Params: limit(query): Number of posts to return (1-50); cursor(query): Pagination cursor from previous response; period(query): Number of days to look back (1-30); tag(query): Filter by tag; source(query): Filter by source ID GET /feeds/tag/{tag} - Get posts by tag Params: limit(query): Number of posts to return (1-50); cursor(query): Pagination cursor from previous response; tag(path): Tag name GET /feeds/source/{source} - Get posts by source Params: limit(query): Number of posts to return (1-50); cursor(query): Pagination cursor from previous response; source(path): Source ID or handle #### notifications GET /notifications/ - Get user notifications Params: limit(query): Number of notifications to return (1-50); cursor(query): Pagination cursor from previous response GET /notifications/unread/count - Get unread notifications count POST /notifications/read - Mark all notifications as read #### posts GET /posts/{id} - Get post details by ID Params: id(path): Post ID GET /posts/{id}/comments - Get comments for a post Params: limit(query): Number of comments to return (1-50); cursor(query): Pagination cursor from previous response; sort(query): Sort order (oldest or newest first); id(path): Post ID #### profile GET /profile/ - Get current user's profile PATCH /profile/ - Update user profile Body: name, bio, timezone, weekStart, experienceLevel, socialLinks #### recommend GET /recommend/keyword - [EXPERIMENTAL] Recommend articles by keyword search. Best when the query contains specific technical terms (e.g. "RAG", "pgvector", "LangChain"). Returns posts with engagement signals for LLM consumption. This endpoint may be removed or changed without notice. Params: q(query): Search query — keywords or technical terms (e.g. "RAG vs fine-tuning", "vector database comparison"); limit(query): Number of articles to return (1-20, default 10). Kept small for LLM context efficiency.; cursor(query): Pagination cursor from previous response; time(query): Time range filter — use "month" or "year" for recent content, "all" for comprehensive results GET /recommend/semantic - [EXPERIMENTAL] Recommend articles by semantic search. Uses AI-powered matching to find articles for natural language questions. Better for non-technical queries like "how do I make my chatbot remember things?" This endpoint may be removed or changed without notice. Params: q(query): Natural language question or topic (e.g. "how do I make my chatbot remember previous conversations?", "what is the best way to handle authentication in a Next.js app?"); limit(query): Number of articles to return (1-20, default 10). Kept small for LLM context efficiency.; time(query): Time range filter — use "month" or "year" for recent content, "all" for comprehensive results #### search GET /search/posts - Search posts by keyword Params: q(query): Search query (required); limit(query): Number of posts to return (1-50); cursor(query): Pagination cursor from previous response; time(query): Time range filter (day, week, month, year, all) GET /search/tags - Search tags by name Params: q(query): Search query (required) GET /search/sources - Search sources/publishers by name Params: q(query): Search query (required); limit(query): Number of sources to return (1-50) #### signup POST /signup/ - Creates a daily.dev account from an email and password. No token required — this is the endpoint to call when you do not have one yet. Personal Access Tokens for the rest of this API are issued separately from account settings. Body: email, password, name, username #### stack GET /profile/stack/search - Search for tools/technologies by name Params: query(query): Search query (minimum 1 character) GET /profile/stack/ - Get current user's tech stack Params: limit(query): Number of items to return (1-100); cursor(query): Pagination cursor from previous response POST /profile/stack/ - Add a tool to user stack Body: title, section, startedAt PATCH /profile/stack/{id} - Update a stack item Params: id(path): Stack item ID Body: section, icon, title, startedAt DELETE /profile/stack/{id} - Remove a tool from user stack Params: id(path): Stack item ID PUT /profile/stack/reorder - Reorder stack items Body: items #### tags GET /tags/ - Get all tags This list is generated from the OpenAPI spec. To regenerate it: ```bash curl -s https://api.daily.dev/public/v1/docs/json | jq -r '.paths | to_entries | map(.key as $path | .value | to_entries | map(.key as $method | {tag: (.value.tags[0] // "other"), line: ("\(.key | ascii_upcase) \($path)" + (if .value.description then " - \(.value.description)" else "" end) + (if (.value.parameters | length) > 0 then "\n Params: " + ([.value.parameters[] | "\(.name)(\(.in)): \(.description // .schema.type)"] | join("; ")) else "" end) + (if .value.requestBody then "\n Body: " + (.value.requestBody.content["application/json"].schema | if .properties then ([.properties | to_entries[] | "\(.key)"] | join(", ")) elif ."$ref" then (."$ref" | split("/") | last) else "object" end) else "" end))})) | flatten | group_by(.tag) | map("#### \(.[0].tag)\n" + (map(.line) | join("\n\n"))) | join("\n\n")' ``` ## Agent Use Cases **Why daily.dev for agents?** LLMs have knowledge cutoffs. daily.dev provides real-time, community-validated developer content with structured taxonomy across thousands of sources. Agents can use this to stay current, get diverse perspectives, and understand what the developer community actually cares about. These examples show how AI agents can combine daily.dev APIs with external context to create powerful developer workflows. ### 🔍 GitHub Repo → Personalized Feed Scan a user's GitHub repositories to detect their actual tech stack from `package.json`, `go.mod`, `Cargo.toml`, `requirements.txt`, etc. Then: - Fetch `/tags` to see all available tags for deterministic matching - Auto-follow matching tags via `/feeds/filters/tags/follow` - Create a custom feed tuned to their stack with `/feeds/custom/` - Surface trending articles about their specific dependencies **Trigger:** "Set up daily.dev based on my GitHub projects" ### 🛠️ GitHub → Auto-fill Stack Profile Analyze a user's GitHub activity to build their daily.dev tech stack profile automatically: - Scan repositories for languages, frameworks, and tools actually used in code - Search `/profile/stack/search` to find matching technologies on daily.dev - Populate their stack via `POST /profile/stack/` organized by section (languages, frameworks, tools) - Update `/profile/` bio based on their primary technologies and contributions **Trigger:** "Build my daily.dev profile from my GitHub" ### 🚀 New Project → Curated Onboarding When a user initializes a new project or clones a repo: - Analyze the tech choices from config files - Create a dedicated custom feed filtered to exactly those technologies - Build a "Getting Started" bookmark list with foundational articles - Block irrelevant tags to keep the feed focused on the project scope **Trigger:** "Help me learn the stack for this project" ### 📊 Weekly Digest → Synthesized Briefing Compile a personalized weekly summary by: - Fetching `/feeds/foryou` and `/feeds/popular` filtered by user's followed tags - Cross-referencing with their GitHub activity to prioritize relevant topics - Summarizing key articles and trending discussions - Delivering as a structured briefing with links to full posts **Trigger:** Scheduled, or "Give me my weekly dev news" ### 📚 Research Project Workspace When a user wants to deep-dive into a topic (e.g., "I want to learn Kubernetes"): - Create a custom feed via `/feeds/custom/` filtered to that topic - Set up a matching bookmark list via `POST /bookmarks/lists` to collect the best finds - As the user reads, save articles to the list with `POST /bookmarks/` - Track learning progress: compare bookmarked posts vs. new feed items - Adjust feed filters over time as understanding deepens (beginner → advanced content) **Trigger:** "Start a research project on [topic]" ### 🧠 Agent Self-Improvement Feed Agents can overcome their knowledge cutoff by maintaining their own custom feed: - Create a custom feed via `/feeds/custom/` for technologies the agent frequently assists with - Periodically fetch `/feeds/custom/{feedId}` to ingest recent articles - Use `/posts/{id}` to read full summaries and key points - Agent can now provide advice with current information: "As of this week, the recommended approach is..." - Continuously adapt the feed filters based on what users are asking about **Trigger:** Agent background process, or "What's new in [technology] since your training?" ### 🔀 Multi-Source Synthesis Get balanced perspectives by aggregating content across publishers: - Search `/search/posts` for a topic to find coverage from multiple sources - Use `/search/sources` to identify authoritative publishers on the topic - Fetch posts from different sources via `/feeds/source/{source}` - Synthesize diverse viewpoints into a balanced summary with citations - Surface where sources agree vs. disagree on best practices **Trigger:** "What are the different perspectives on [topic]?" or "Compare approaches to [problem]" ### 📈 Trending Radar Help users stay ahead by monitoring community signals: - Fetch `/feeds/popular` to detect what's gaining traction right now - Cross-reference with user's followed tags to surface relevant trends - Use `/feeds/discussed` to find topics sparking active debate - Alert users when technologies in their stack are trending (new releases, security issues, paradigm shifts) - Use `/tags` to fetch the full tag catalog and `/search/tags` to explore adjacent trending topics **Trigger:** "What should I be paying attention to?" or "What's trending in [area]?" ## Rate Limits * **60 requests per minute** per user on Plus * **200 requests per month** on free accounts Check response headers: - `X-RateLimit-Limit` - Maximum requests allowed per window - `X-RateLimit-Remaining` - Requests remaining in current window - `X-RateLimit-Reset` - Unix timestamp when the window resets - `Retry-After` - Seconds to wait (only when rate limited) ## Errors | Code | Meaning | |------|---------| | 401 | Invalid or missing token | | 403 | Requires Plus, or account not confirmed | | 404 | Resource not found | | 429 | Rate limit exceeded | **Error Response Format:** ```json { "error": "error_code", "message": "Human readable message" } ```