Choosing An API

Use when the user or agent needs to pick a public API for a task (weather, images, finance, etc.). Queries public-apis-live for reachable, deduped options.

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Choosing a Public API

When a task needs an external data source or service, query the public-apis-live MCP tools before guessing a provider:

  1. list_categories to see what's available.
  2. search_apis with a category and/or search term; prefer status: "up" and auth: "none" for zero-setup options.
  3. get_api for full details (URL, auth, HTTPS) before recommending one.

Always tell the user the auth requirement and that status reflects reachability, not functional testing.

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