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:
list_categoriesto see what's available.search_apiswith acategoryand/orsearchterm; preferstatus: "up"andauth: "none"for zero-setup options.get_apifor full details (URL, auth, HTTPS) before recommending one.
Always tell the user the auth requirement and that status reflects reachability, not functional testing.