# Xiaohongshu (RED) Homepage Categories API

> Returns a list of available homefeed category channels on Xiaohongshu (RED). Use this endpoint to inspect valid category identifiers for content discovery.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/xiaohongshu/web-v3/homefeed-categories
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/xiaohongshu/web-v3/homefeed-categories/docs

## Facts

- Provider: Xiaohongshu
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/xiaohongshu/web-v3/homefeed-categories`
- Price: $0.01 per call
- Free allowance: 100 calls per organization per UTC day, shared across eligible APIs
- Capabilities: api, xiaohongshu
- Billing: pay per use from one SandBase balance; no provider account or subscription needed

## Call it

`POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/xiaohongshu/web-v3/homefeed-categories` with `Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY` and the parameters as a JSON body.

## FAQ

### How do I use the Xiaohongshu (RED) Homepage Categories API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/xiaohongshu/web-v3/homefeed-categories 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 Xiaohongshu (RED) Homepage Categories API cost?

$0.01 per call. Every organization gets 100 free calls per UTC day, shared across eligible SandBase APIs including this one; after that each call is billed at this price from your SandBase balance. There is no subscription.

### What parameters does the Xiaohongshu (RED) Homepage Categories API accept?

Xiaohongshu (RED) Homepage Categories takes no input parameters; send an empty JSON body.

### What does the Xiaohongshu (RED) Homepage Categories API return?

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

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

No. Xiaohongshu (RED) Homepage Categories 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 Xiaohongshu API access separately.

## README

### Xiaohongshu (RED) Homepage Categories API

Call this endpoint to retrieve the full list of homefeed category channels available on Xiaohongshu (RED). The request requires no query parameters.

#### Use cases

- Populate channel navigation menus in client applications.
- Discover valid category identifiers for homefeed content exploration.
- Track changes to top-level content channels across the platform.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/xiaohongshu/web-v3/homefeed-categories" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{}'
```

#### Related APIs

- [Xiaohongshu (RED) Homepage Feed](/model/xiaohongshu/web-v3/homefeed): Retrieves recommended notes from the Xiaohongshu homepage feed.
- [Xiaohongshu (RED) Web Note Details](/model/xiaohongshu/web-v3/note-detail): Returns detailed information for a specific Xiaohongshu note using its identifier and security token obtained from a web share link.
- [Xiaohongshu (RED) Search Suggestions](/model/xiaohongshu/web-v3/search-suggest): Returns search query suggestions and autocomplete terms from Xiaohongshu (RED).