# DuckDuckGo Search API

> DuckDuckGo organic search results for a keyword, with region and safe-search options.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/duckduckgo/search
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/duckduckgo/search/docs

## Facts

- Provider: DuckDuckGo
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/duckduckgo/search`
- Price: $0.01 per call
- Capabilities: api, duckduckgo, serp
- Billing: pay per use from one SandBase balance; no provider account or subscription needed

## Call it

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

| Parameter | Type | Required | Allowed values |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `q` | string | yes |  |
| `kl` | string | no |  |

## FAQ

### How do I use the DuckDuckGo Search API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/duckduckgo/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 DuckDuckGo Search API cost?

$0.01 per call, billed from your SandBase balance. You are only charged for calls you make; there is no subscription.

### What parameters does the DuckDuckGo Search API accept?

Required: q (string). Optional: kl (string). The Parameters table and the Playground on this page list every field.

### What does the DuckDuckGo Search API return?

A JSON response returned in the same HTTP request (synchronous).

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

No. DuckDuckGo 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 DuckDuckGo API access separately.

## README

### DuckDuckGo Search API

DuckDuckGo organic search results for a keyword, with region and safe-search options.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/duckduckgo/search" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"q": "apple", "kl": "us-en"}'
```

The result is returned in `outputs[0].data`.

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `q` | string | Yes | max 500 chars |
| `kl` | string | No | region code, e.g. us-en |

#### Pricing

Flat price per call. Failed calls are not charged.