# Xiaohongshu (RED) Search Suggestions API

> Returns search query suggestions and autocomplete terms from Xiaohongshu (RED). Accepts an optional search query prefix to surface matching keyword recommendations.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/model/xiaohongshu/web-v3/search-suggest
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/model/xiaohongshu/web-v3/search-suggest/docs

## Facts

- Provider: Xiaohongshu
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/xiaohongshu/web-v3/search-suggest`
- 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/search-suggest` with `Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY` and the parameters as a JSON body.

| Parameter | Type | Required | Allowed values |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `keyword` | string | no |  |

## FAQ

### How do I use the Xiaohongshu (RED) Search Suggestions API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/xiaohongshu/web-v3/search-suggest 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) Search Suggestions 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) Search Suggestions API accept?

No parameters are required. Optional: keyword (string). The Parameters table and the Playground on this page list every field.

### What does the Xiaohongshu (RED) Search Suggestions 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) Search Suggestions 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) Search Suggestions API

Look up query suggestions on Xiaohongshu (RED) using an optional `keyword` prefix to retrieve matching search terms.

#### Use cases

- Power autocomplete and search assistance in user-facing search inputs.
- Discover related keywords and query ideas on Xiaohongshu (RED).
- Analyze popular search terms associated with specific brands or topics.

#### Request

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

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `keyword` | string | No | Keyword (optional) |

#### Notes

- The `keyword` parameter is optional and accepts search prefixes or query terms.

#### Related APIs

- [Xiaohongshu (RED) Homepage Feed](/model/xiaohongshu/web-v3/homefeed): Retrieves recommended notes from the Xiaohongshu homepage feed.
- [Xiaohongshu (RED) Homepage Categories](/model/xiaohongshu/web-v3/homefeed-categories): Returns a list of available homefeed category channels on Xiaohongshu (RED).
- [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.