# Ximalaya Categories API

> Retrieve all top-level content categories on Ximalaya. Each category has a pinyin name usable as a key in get_category_albums. Returns the full category tree in one call (no pagination).

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/ximalaya/categories
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/ximalaya/categories#api

## Facts

- Provider: Ximalaya
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/ximalaya/categories`
- Price: $0.03 per call
- Capabilities: api, ximalaya, audio, podcasts, china
- Billing: pay per use from one SandBase balance; no provider account or subscription needed

## Call it

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

## FAQ

### How do I use the Ximalaya Categories API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/ximalaya/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 Ximalaya Categories API cost?

$0.03 per call, billed from your SandBase balance. You are only charged for calls you make; there is no subscription.

### What parameters does the Ximalaya Categories API accept?

Ximalaya Categories takes no input parameters; send an empty JSON body.

### What does the Ximalaya Categories API return?

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

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

No. Ximalaya 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 Ximalaya API access separately.

## README

### Ximalaya Categories API

Retrieve all top-level content categories on Ximalaya. Each category has a pinyin name usable as a key in get_category_albums. Returns the full category tree in one call (no pagination).

#### Request

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

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

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|

#### Pricing

Flat $0.03 per call. Failed calls are not charged.