# Zhihu Keyword Search API

> Search Zhihu by keyword with optional result-type, sort, time-interval, topic-display, and offset controls. Use it to find relevant answers, articles, or videos.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/model/zhihu/search
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/model/zhihu/search/docs

## Facts

- Provider: Zhihu
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/zhihu/search`
- Price: $0.04 per call
- Capabilities: api, zhihu, social media
- Billing: pay per use from one SandBase balance; no provider account or subscription needed

## Call it

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

| Parameter | Type | Required | Allowed values |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `keyword` | string | yes |  |
| `offset` | integer | no |  |
| `showAllTopics` | string | no | FALSE, TRUE |
| `vertical` | string | no | answer, article, zvideo |
| `sort` | string | no | upvoted_count, created_time |
| `timeInterval` | string | no | a_day, a_week, a_month, three_months, half_a_year, a_year |

## FAQ

### How do I use the Zhihu Keyword Search API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/zhihu/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 Zhihu Keyword Search API cost?

$0.04 per call, billed from your SandBase balance. You are only charged for calls you make; there is no subscription.

### What parameters does the Zhihu Keyword Search API accept?

Required: keyword (string). Optional: offset (integer), showAllTopics (one of FALSE, TRUE), vertical (one of answer, article, zvideo), sort (one of upvoted_count, created_time) and timeInterval (one of a_day, a_week, a_month, three_months, half_a_year, a_year). The Parameters table and the Playground on this page list every field.

### What does the Zhihu Keyword Search API return?

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

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

No. Zhihu Keyword 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 Zhihu API access separately.

## README

### Zhihu Keyword Search API

Search Zhihu by keyword with optional result-type, sort, time-interval, topic-display, and offset controls. Use it to find relevant answers, articles, or videos.

The response is the platform's original data structure.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/run" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"model": "zhihu/search", "keyword": "人工智能"}'
```

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `keyword` | string | Yes | Search keywords. |
| `offset` | integer | No | Start offset, begins with 0. |
| `showAllTopics` | string | No | Whether to show all topics. |
| `vertical` | string | No | Result type filter. |
| `sort` | string | No | Sorting criteria. |
| `timeInterval` | string | No | Publish time interval filter. |

#### Pricing

Flat price per call. Failed calls and empty results are not charged.