# Channel3 Categories Search API

> Find product categories by keyword or meaning, to filter product searches by slug.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/channel3/categories-search
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/channel3/categories-search#api

## Facts

- Provider: Channel3
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/channel3/categories-search`
- Price: From $0 per call
- Capabilities: api, channel3
- Billing: pay per use from one SandBase balance; no provider account or subscription needed

## Call it

`POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/channel3/categories-search` with `Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY` and the parameters as a JSON body.

| Parameter | Type | Required | Allowed values |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `query` | string | yes |  |
| `limit` | integer | no |  |

## FAQ

### How do I use the Channel3 Categories Search API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/channel3/categories-search with your SandBase API key in the Authorization header (Bearer) and the parameters as a JSON body. You can also try it in the Playground on this page without writing code.

### How much does the Channel3 Categories Search API cost?

From $0 per call, billed from your SandBase balance. You are only charged for calls you make; there is no subscription.

### What parameters does the Channel3 Categories Search API accept?

Required: query (string). Optional: limit (integer). The Parameters table and the Playground on this page list every field.

### What does the Channel3 Categories Search API return?

A JSON result. This endpoint runs asynchronously, so the response tells you how to fetch the finished result.

### Do I need a Channel3 developer account or API key?

No. Channel3 Categories Search runs through SandBase, so one SandBase API key covers this endpoint and every other API and model in the catalog. You do not need to apply for Channel3 API access separately.

## README

### Channel3 Categories Search

Find product categories by keyword or meaning, to filter product searches by slug.