# Google Gemini Answer API

> Get the answer Google Gemini gives for a question in the Gemini web app, with answer text, cited sources and a token for follow-up questions.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/google/gemini-answer
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/google/gemini-answer#api

## Facts

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

## Call it

`POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/google/gemini-answer` with `Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY` and the parameters as a JSON body.

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

## FAQ

### How do I use the Google Gemini Answer API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/google/gemini-answer 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 Google Gemini Answer 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 Google Gemini Answer API accept?

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

### What does the Google Gemini Answer API return?

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

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

No. Google Gemini Answer 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 Google API access separately.

## README

### Google Gemini Answer

Get the answer Google Gemini gives for a question in the Gemini web app, with answer text, cited sources and a token for follow-up questions.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/google/gemini-answer" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"q": "How does a heat pump work?"}'
```

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

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `q` | string | Yes | Parameter defines the prompt you want to send to Google Gemini. |
| `subsequent_request_token` | string | No | Parameter defines the token used to continue a Google Gemini conversation. Pass this token with a new `q` to send a follow-up prompt that includes the previous prompts and answers as context (multi-turn). The token is returned by the API fr |
| `json_restrictor` | string | No | Parameter defines the fields you want to include in the output, reducing payload size for faster response. See the JSON Restrictor documentation for more details. |

#### Pricing

$0.010 per successful call. Failed calls are not charged.