APIs / Search engines / Google Scholar
Google Scholar API
Get Google Scholar data as structured JSON with one API key: search, author, author citation and author co authors. Free credits every month.
curl "https://api.perceptlayer.com/v1/google-scholar/search?q=machine+learning&hl=en&num=10&as_ylo=2020" \
-H "X-API-Key: $API_KEY"Google Scholar · 5 endpoints
Endpoints
Every endpoint takes the same key. Open one for its parameters and an example request.
| Endpoint | What it returns | Cost |
|---|---|---|
GET/v1/google-scholar/author | Author | 1 credit |
GET/v1/google-scholar/author-citation | Author Citation | 1 credit |
GET/v1/google-scholar/author-co-authors | Author Co Authors | 1 credit |
GET/v1/google-scholar/cite | Cite | 1 credit |
GET/v1/google-scholar/search | Search | 1 credit |
What you can get
The Google Scholar API returns search, author, author citation and author co authors as clean JSON. Each successful call costs one credit, and calls that fail are free.
Use cases
- Track rankings and SERP features for your keywords
- Build lead lists from local results
- Feed fresh search data into research and AI tools
Questions
How much does the Google Scholar API cost?
Each successful call costs one credit. New accounts get free credits every month, and credit packs bring the price down as you scale.
What format are responses in?
Every endpoint returns JSON, with no HTML parsing on your side.
Do I need a separate key for Google Scholar?
No. One key works for every API in the catalogue.
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