xkcd JSON API

The web comic for nerds, now accessible through a JSON API

This API is best for accessing the xkcd web comic collection from an automated process or from a website.

Developers should use this API because it provides easy access to the xKCD library in a straightforward and familiar format. They can use the API to quickly load relevant xKCD comics on websites or applications, or to process the transcripts with automated systems.

Key features

The API returns a JSON object describing the title
image location
and a transcript of the comic for each comic in the xkcd library.

Potential use cases

Quiz App: A web app or mobile app featuring a quiz based on the xKCD web comics, with questions based on the transcript and the image. Users can compete for a high score or for bragging rights.
Print Comics Store: A website featuring prints of the xKCD web comics. Users can select their favourite comic and print them on different products, such as t-shirts, mugs, posters or cards.
Special Edition Comics: Create special editions of digital xKCD comics with fun animations or interactive elements. These digital comics could be marketed as collectibles or used as rewards in various games.

We are very happy with the xkcd JSON API, it has liven up our website with some nerdy humor. The content is constantly refreshed with the latest findings and our customers love the fun cartoons and the witty transcripts.

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