Markdown Link Extractor API
Markdown Link Extractor parses markdown documents and extracts all links including inline, reference, autolinks, and image URLs.
The Markdown Link Extractor API provides reliable and fast access to markdown link extractor data through a simple REST interface. Built for developers who need consistent, high-quality results with minimal setup time.
To use Markdown Link Extractor, you need an API key. You can get one by creating a free account and visiting your dashboard.
POST Endpoint
https://api.apiverve.com/v1/markdownlinkextractorCode Examples
Here are examples of how to call the Markdown Link Extractor API in different programming languages:
curl -X POST \
"https://api.apiverve.com/v1/markdownlinkextractor" \
-H "X-API-Key: your_api_key_here" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"markdown": "# Sample Document\n\nCheck out [this link](https://example.com) and [another one](https://test.com).\n\n\n\nVisit <https://autolink.com> or just https://bare-url.com\n\n[Reference link][ref1]\n\n[ref1]: https://reference.com"
}'const response = await fetch('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/markdownlinkextractor', {
method: 'POST',
headers: {
'X-API-Key': 'your_api_key_here',
'Content-Type': 'application/json'
},
body: JSON.stringify({
"markdown": "# Sample Document\n\nCheck out [this link](https://example.com) and [another one](https://test.com).\n\n\n\nVisit <https://autolink.com> or just https://bare-url.com\n\n[Reference link][ref1]\n\n[ref1]: https://reference.com"
})
});
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);import requests
headers = {
'X-API-Key': 'your_api_key_here',
'Content-Type': 'application/json'
}
payload = {
"markdown": "# Sample Document\n\nCheck out [this link](https://example.com) and [another one](https://test.com).\n\n\n\nVisit <https://autolink.com> or just https://bare-url.com\n\n[Reference link][ref1]\n\n[ref1]: https://reference.com"
}
response = requests.post('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/markdownlinkextractor', headers=headers, json=payload)
data = response.json()
print(data)const https = require('https');
const url = require('url');
const options = {
method: 'POST',
headers: {
'X-API-Key': 'your_api_key_here',
'Content-Type': 'application/json'
}
};
const postData = JSON.stringify({
"markdown": "# Sample Document\n\nCheck out [this link](https://example.com) and [another one](https://test.com).\n\n\n\nVisit <https://autolink.com> or just https://bare-url.com\n\n[Reference link][ref1]\n\n[ref1]: https://reference.com"
});
const req = https.request('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/markdownlinkextractor', options, (res) => {
let data = '';
res.on('data', (chunk) => data += chunk);
res.on('end', () => console.log(JSON.parse(data)));
});
req.write(postData);
req.end();<?php
$ch = curl_init();
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_URL, 'https://api.apiverve.com/v1/markdownlinkextractor');
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER, true);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_CUSTOMREQUEST, 'POST');
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_HTTPHEADER, [
'X-API-Key: your_api_key_here',
'Content-Type: application/json'
]);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_POSTFIELDS, json_encode({
'markdown': '# Sample Document\n\nCheck out [this link](https://example.com) and [another one](https://test.com).\n\n\n\nVisit <https://autolink.com> or just https://bare-url.com\n\n[Reference link][ref1]\n\n[ref1]: https://reference.com'
}));
$response = curl_exec($ch);
curl_close($ch);
$data = json_decode($response, true);
print_r($data);
?>package main
import (
"fmt"
"io"
"net/http"
"bytes"
"encoding/json"
)
func main() {
payload := map[string]interface{}{
"markdown": "# Sample Document
Check out [this link](https://example.com) and [another one](https://test.com).

Visit <https://autolink.com> or just https://bare-url.com
[Reference link][ref1]
[ref1]: https://reference.com"
}
jsonPayload, _ := json.Marshal(payload)
req, _ := http.NewRequest("POST", "https://api.apiverve.com/v1/markdownlinkextractor", bytes.NewBuffer(jsonPayload))
req.Header.Set("X-API-Key", "your_api_key_here")
req.Header.Set("Content-Type", "application/json")
client := &http.Client{}
resp, err := client.Do(req)
if err != nil {
panic(err)
}
defer resp.Body.Close()
body, _ := io.ReadAll(resp.Body)
fmt.Println(string(body))
}require 'net/http'
require 'json'
uri = URI('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/markdownlinkextractor')
http = Net::HTTP.new(uri.host, uri.port)
http.use_ssl = true
payload = {
"markdown": "# Sample Document\n\nCheck out [this link](https://example.com) and [another one](https://test.com).\n\n\n\nVisit <https://autolink.com> or just https://bare-url.com\n\n[Reference link][ref1]\n\n[ref1]: https://reference.com"
}
request = Net::HTTP::Post.new(uri)
request['X-API-Key'] = 'your_api_key_here'
request['Content-Type'] = 'application/json'
request.body = payload.to_json
response = http.request(request)
puts JSON.pretty_generate(JSON.parse(response.body))using System;
using System.Net.Http;
using System.Text;
using System.Threading.Tasks;
class Program
{
static async Task Main(string[] args)
{
using var client = new HttpClient();
client.DefaultRequestHeaders.Add("X-API-Key", "your_api_key_here");
var jsonContent = @"{
""markdown"": ""# Sample Document\n\nCheck out [this link](https://example.com) and [another one](https://test.com).\n\n\n\nVisit <https://autolink.com> or just https://bare-url.com\n\n[Reference link][ref1]\n\n[ref1]: https://reference.com""
}";
var content = new StringContent(jsonContent, Encoding.UTF8, "application/json");
var response = await client.PostAsync("https://api.apiverve.com/v1/markdownlinkextractor", content);
response.EnsureSuccessStatusCode();
var responseBody = await response.Content.ReadAsStringAsync();
Console.WriteLine(responseBody);
}
}Authentication
The Markdown Link Extractor API requires authentication via API key. Include your API key in the request header:
X-API-Key: your_api_key_hereInteractive API Playground
Test the Markdown Link Extractor API directly in your browser with live requests and responses.
Parameters
The following parameters are available for the Markdown Link Extractor API:
Extract Links from Markdown
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description | Default | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
markdown | string | required | Markdown text to parse (max 100,000 characters) | - |
Response
The Markdown Link Extractor API returns responses in JSON, XML, YAML, and CSV formats:
Example Responses
{
"status": "ok",
"error": null,
"data": {
"totalLinks": 6,
"links": [
{
"text": "this link",
"url": "https://example.com",
"type": "inline"
},
{
"text": "another one",
"url": "https://test.com",
"type": "inline"
},
{
"text": "Image",
"url": "https://example.com/image.png",
"type": "inline"
},
{
"text": "Reference link",
"url": "https://reference.com",
"type": "reference",
"reference": "ref1"
},
{
"text": "https://autolink.com",
"url": "https://autolink.com",
"type": "autolink"
},
{
"text": "https://bare-url.com",
"url": "https://bare-url.com",
"type": "bare"
}
],
"categories": {
"internal": {
"count": 0,
"links": []
},
"external": {
"count": 6,
"links": [
{
"text": "this link",
"url": "https://example.com",
"type": "inline"
},
{
"text": "another one",
"url": "https://test.com",
"type": "inline"
},
{
"text": "Image",
"url": "https://example.com/image.png",
"type": "inline"
},
{
"text": "Reference link",
"url": "https://reference.com",
"type": "reference",
"reference": "ref1"
},
{
"text": "https://autolink.com",
"url": "https://autolink.com",
"type": "autolink"
},
{
"text": "https://bare-url.com",
"url": "https://bare-url.com",
"type": "bare"
}
]
},
"email": {
"count": 0,
"links": []
},
"other": {
"count": 0,
"links": []
}
},
"markdownLength": 253
}
}<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<response>
<status>ok</status>
<error xsi:nil="true" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"/>
<data>
<totalLinks>6</totalLinks>
<links>
<link>
<text>this link</text>
<url>https://example.com</url>
<type>inline</type>
</link>
<link>
<text>another one</text>
<url>https://test.com</url>
<type>inline</type>
</link>
<link>
<text>Image</text>
<url>https://example.com/image.png</url>
<type>inline</type>
</link>
<link>
<text>Reference link</text>
<url>https://reference.com</url>
<type>reference</type>
<reference>ref1</reference>
</link>
<link>
<text>https://autolink.com</text>
<url>https://autolink.com</url>
<type>autolink</type>
</link>
<link>
<text>https://bare-url.com</text>
<url>https://bare-url.com</url>
<type>bare</type>
</link>
</links>
<categories>
<internal>
<count>0</count>
<links>
</links>
</internal>
<external>
<count>6</count>
<links>
<link>
<text>this link</text>
<url>https://example.com</url>
<type>inline</type>
</link>
<link>
<text>another one</text>
<url>https://test.com</url>
<type>inline</type>
</link>
<link>
<text>Image</text>
<url>https://example.com/image.png</url>
<type>inline</type>
</link>
<link>
<text>Reference link</text>
<url>https://reference.com</url>
<type>reference</type>
<reference>ref1</reference>
</link>
<link>
<text>https://autolink.com</text>
<url>https://autolink.com</url>
<type>autolink</type>
</link>
<link>
<text>https://bare-url.com</text>
<url>https://bare-url.com</url>
<type>bare</type>
</link>
</links>
</external>
<email>
<count>0</count>
<links>
</links>
</email>
<other>
<count>0</count>
<links>
</links>
</other>
</categories>
<markdownLength>253</markdownLength>
</data>
</response>
status: ok
error: null
data:
totalLinks: 6
links:
- text: this link
url: https://example.com
type: inline
- text: another one
url: https://test.com
type: inline
- text: Image
url: https://example.com/image.png
type: inline
- text: Reference link
url: https://reference.com
type: reference
reference: ref1
- text: https://autolink.com
url: https://autolink.com
type: autolink
- text: https://bare-url.com
url: https://bare-url.com
type: bare
categories:
internal:
count: 0
links: []
external:
count: 6
links:
- text: this link
url: https://example.com
type: inline
- text: another one
url: https://test.com
type: inline
- text: Image
url: https://example.com/image.png
type: inline
- text: Reference link
url: https://reference.com
type: reference
reference: ref1
- text: https://autolink.com
url: https://autolink.com
type: autolink
- text: https://bare-url.com
url: https://bare-url.com
type: bare
email:
count: 0
links: []
other:
count: 0
links: []
markdownLength: 253
| key | value |
|---|---|
| totalLinks | 6 |
| links | [{text:this link,url:https://example.com,type:inline},{text:another one,url:https://test.com,type:inline},{text:Image,url:https://example.com/image.png,type:inline},{text:Reference link,url:https://reference.com,type:reference,reference:ref1},{text:https://autolink.com,url:https://autolink.com,type:autolink},{text:https://bare-url.com,url:https://bare-url.com,type:bare}] |
| categories | {internal:{count:0,links:[]},external:{count:6,links:[{text:this link,url:https://example.com,type:inline},{text:another one,url:https://test.com,type:inline},{text:Image,url:https://example.com/image.png,type:inline},{text:Reference link,url:https://reference.com,type:reference,reference:ref1},{text:https://autolink.com,url:https://autolink.com,type:autolink},{text:https://bare-url.com,url:https://bare-url.com,type:bare}]},email:{count:0,links:[]},other:{count:0,links:[]}} |
| markdownLength | 253 |
Response Structure
All API responses follow a consistent structure with the following fields:
| Field | Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
status | string | Indicates whether the request was successful ("ok") or failed ("error") | ok |
error | string | null | Contains error message if status is "error", otherwise null | null |
data | object | null | Contains the API response data if successful, otherwise null | {...} |
Learn more about response formats →
Response Data Fields
When the request is successful, the data object contains the following fields:
| Field | Type | Sample Value | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
totalLinks | number | - | |
| [ ] Array items: | array[6] | - | |
â”” text | string | - | |
â”” url | string | - | |
â”” type | string | - | |
categories | object | - | |
â”” internal | object | - | |
â”” count | number | - | |
â”” links | array | - | |
â”” external | object | - | |
â”” count | number | - | |
| [ ] Array items: | array[6] | - | |
â”” text | string | - | |
â”” url | string | - | |
â”” type | string | - | |
â”” email | object | - | |
â”” count | number | - | |
â”” links | array | - | |
â”” other | object | - | |
â”” count | number | - |
Headers
Required and optional headers for Markdown Link Extractor API requests:
| Header Name | Required | Example Value | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
X-API-Key | required | your_api_key_here | Your APIVerve API key. Found in your dashboard under API Keys. |
Accept | optional | application/json | Specify response format: application/json (default), application/xml, or application/yaml |
User-Agent | optional | MyApp/1.0 | Identifies your application for analytics and debugging purposes |
X-Request-ID | optional | req_123456789 | Custom request identifier for tracking and debugging requests |
Cache-Control | optional | no-cache | Control caching behavior for the request and response |
GraphQL AccessALPHA
Access Markdown Link Extractor through GraphQL to combine it with other API calls in a single request. Query only the markdown link extractor data you need with precise field selection, and orchestrate complex data fetching workflows.
Credit Cost: Each API called in your GraphQL query consumes its standard credit cost.
POST https://api.apiverve.com/v1/graphqlquery {
markdownlinkextractor(
input: {
markdown: "# Sample Document
Check out [this link](https://example.com) and [another one](https://test.com).

Visit <https://autolink.com> or just https://bare-url.com
[Reference link][ref1]
[ref1]: https://reference.com"
}
) {
totalLinks
links
categories {
internal {
count
links
}
external {
count
links
}
email {
count
links
}
other {
count
links
}
}
markdownLength
}
}Note: Authentication is handled via the x-api-key header in your GraphQL request, not as a query parameter.
CORS Support
The Markdown Link Extractor API supports Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) with wildcard configuration, allowing you to call Markdown Link Extractor directly from browser-based applications without proxy servers.
| CORS Header | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
Access-Control-Allow-Origin | * | Accepts requests from any origin |
Access-Control-Allow-Methods | * | Accepts any HTTP method |
Access-Control-Allow-Headers | * | Accepts any request headers |
Browser Usage: You can call Markdown Link Extractor directly from JavaScript running in the browser without encountering CORS errors. No proxy server or additional configuration needed.
Rate Limiting
Markdown Link Extractor API requests are subject to rate limiting based on your subscription plan. These limits ensure fair usage and maintain service quality for all Markdown Link Extractor users.
| Plan | Rate Limit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 5 requests/min | Hard rate limit enforced - exceeding will return 429 errors |
| Starter | No Limit | Production ready - standard traffic priority |
| Pro | No Limit | Production ready - preferred traffic priority |
| Mega | No Limit | Production ready - highest traffic priority |
Learn more about rate limiting →
Rate Limit Headers
When rate limits apply, each Markdown Link Extractor response includes headers to help you track your usage:
| Header | Description |
|---|---|
X-RateLimit-Limit | Maximum number of requests allowed per time window |
X-RateLimit-Remaining | Number of requests remaining in the current window |
X-RateLimit-Reset | Unix timestamp when the rate limit window resets |
Handling Rate Limits
Free Plan: When you exceed your rate limit, Markdown Link Extractor returns a 429 Too Many Requests status code. Your application should implement appropriate backoff logic to handle this gracefully.
Paid Plans: No rate limiting or throttling applied. All paid plans (Starter, Pro, Mega) are production-ready.
Best Practices for Markdown Link Extractor:
- Monitor the rate limit headers to track your Markdown Link Extractor usage (Free plan only)
- Cache markdown link extractor responses where appropriate to reduce API calls
- Upgrade to Pro or Mega for guaranteed no-throttle Markdown Link Extractor performance
Note: Markdown Link Extractor rate limits are separate from credit consumption. You may have credits remaining but still hit rate limits when using Markdown Link Extractor on Free tier.
Error Codes
The Markdown Link Extractor API uses standard HTTP status codes to indicate success or failure:
| Code | Message | Description | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|
200 | OK | Request successful, data returned | No action needed - request was successful |
400 | Bad Request | Invalid request parameters or malformed request | Check required parameters and ensure values match expected formats |
401 | Unauthorized | Missing or invalid API key | Include x-api-key header with valid API key from dashboard |
403 | Forbidden | API key lacks permission or insufficient credits | Check credit balance in dashboard or upgrade plan |
429 | Too Many Requests | Rate limit exceeded (Free: 5 req/min) | Implement request throttling or upgrade to paid plan |
500 | Internal Server Error | Server error occurred | Retry request after a few seconds, contact support if persists |
503 | Service Unavailable | API temporarily unavailable | Wait and retry, check status page for maintenance updates |
Learn more about error handling →
Need help? Contact support with your X-Request-ID for assistance.
Integrate Markdown Link Extractor with SDKs
Get started quickly with official Markdown Link Extractor SDKs for your preferred language. Each library handles authentication, request formatting, and error handling automatically.
Available for Node.js, Python, C#/.NET, and Android/Java. All SDKs are open source and regularly updated.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an API key for Markdown Link Extractor?
How many credits does Markdown Link Extractor cost?
Each successful Markdown Link Extractor API call consumes credits based on plan tier. Check the pricing section above for the exact credit cost. Failed requests and errors don't consume credits, so you only pay for successful markdown link extractor lookups.
Can I use Markdown Link Extractor in production?
The free plan is for testing and development only. For production use of Markdown Link Extractor, upgrade to a paid plan (Starter, Pro, or Mega) which includes commercial use rights, no attribution requirements, and guaranteed uptime SLAs. All paid plans are production-ready.
Can I use Markdown Link Extractor from a browser?
What happens if I exceed my Markdown Link Extractor credit limit?
When you reach your monthly credit limit, Markdown Link Extractor API requests will return an error until you upgrade your plan or wait for the next billing cycle. You'll receive notifications at 80% and 95% usage to give you time to upgrade if needed.



