Is Code.gov free to use?

Yes, Code.gov is listed as a free public API. Visit the official documentation for current rate limits and usage policies.

Does Code.gov require authentication?

Yes, Code.gov requires API Key authentication. Check the documentation for setup instructions.

Code.gov — Free Public API

Overview

Code.gov was the US federal open-source code sharing platform — key-based API.

⚠️ Status (verified 2026-08): api.code.gov now 301-redirects to a digital.gov policy page — the Code.gov API has been retired (the program was folded into general federal open-source policy). Do not build new projects on it.

What it used to provide

curl "https://api.code.gov/repos?api_key=YOUR_KEY"

Alternatives

GitHub API (listed on this site) — code search (verified).

FAQ

Is Code.gov working? Our 2026-08 test got a 301 to digital.gov (verified) — the API was retired.

Was it free? Yes — free with an api.data.gov key.

What replaced it? GitHub API (listed, verified).

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