URL Unshortener

URL Unshortener is an API service designed to reveal the original destination of a shortened URL. It addresses the need to identify where a shortened link redirects, which can be useful in contexts where the true endpoint of a link must be known before clicking or processing it. The tool accepts a shortened URL and returns the unshortened, original version.

This service is delivered via a web API, specifically through a POST request to the /v1/urlunshortener endpoint on the api.apiverve.com domain. The API supports multiple output formats, including JSON, XML, and YAML. Users can try the API without an authentication key for live requests, but obtaining an API key is required for integration into applications. Code examples are provided for cURL, Node, and Python, facilitating straightforward integration for developers. The API is intended for use in real-time scenarios, as indicated by the data being described as realtime, and it is positioned within a broader catalog of domain data tools.

The API operates with an x-api-key authentication scheme and is available online with a stated uptime SLA of 99.9%. Usage is billed at a rate of five credits per call. The API's response payload includes a status and data field, with example responses provided in the documentation.

URL Unshortener is aimed at developers who need to programmatically expand shortened URLs within their applications or workflows. It is part of the APIVerve API catalog, which also includes related domain data services. The tool does not require a key for initial testing, making it accessible for quick trials before committing to integration.