Microlink.io

{
  "service_type": "platform",
  "base_url": "https://microlink.io",
  "auth_method": "api_key",
  "auth_config": {
    "header": "x-api-key",
    "api_key_required": false,
    "notes": "API key is optional for free tier, required for Pro plan features"
  },
  "endpoints": [
    {
      "path": "/api",
      "method": "GET",
      "description": "Main API endpoint for extracting structured data from any URL. Supports query parameters for metadata, screenshots, PDFs, insights, and more."
    }
  ],
  "pricing_model": {
    "type": "freemium",
    "details": {
      "free_tier": "Limited requests per day, no API key required for basic features",
      "pro_plan": "Starting at $29/month (as per public info), includes higher rate limits, priority processing, advanced parameters, and API key authentication",
      "enterprise": "Custom pricing for high-volume and dedicated support"
    }
  },
  "rate_limits": {
    "free_tier": {
      "requests_per_month": "Unknown exact, but limited (e.g., 1000 requests/day)",
      "note": "Refer to docs for specific limits; x-rate-limit headers available on Pro"
    },
    "pro_tier": {
      "requests_per_month": "Varies by plan, e.g., 100k requests/month",
      "note": "Higher concurrency and dedicated endpoints"
    }
  },
  "capabilities": [
    "Link previews and metadata extraction",
    "Screenshot capture (static and animated)",
    "PDF generation with custom formatting",
    "Web scraping and custom data extraction via MQL",
    "Custom JavaScript execution in headless browser (Puppeteer)",
    "Technology detection (Wappalyzer)",
    "Lighthouse audits and web performance insights",
    "Proxy rotation and anti-bot bypass",
    "Device emulation and color scheme control",
    "Caching control and cache keys",
    "CLI and MCP integration for AI clients",
    "Audio and video extraction",
    "Embedded content generation"
  ],
  "raw_analysis": "Microlink is a mature, developer-focused API platform that transforms any website into structured data. It is designed for developers and businesses needing link previews, screenshots, PDFs, or web scraping without maintaining headless browsers. The service is production-ready with extensive documentation, a free tier for experimentation, and a Pro plan for scalable use. It offers a rich set of parameters for customization, including custom JavaScript injection, proxy support, and device emulation, making it versatile for advanced scraping and automation. Integrations include CLI for terminal use, MCP for AI clients, and embeddable widgets. The platform competes well against similar services with its comprehensive feature set and ease of use."
}

3/3 tests passed

```json
{
  "overall": 82,
  "dimensions": {
    "token_efficiency": 9.5,
    "first_try_success": 8.5,
    "response_parseability": 9.0,
    "error_clarity": 7.5,
    "doc_quality": 9.0,
    "auth_simplicity": 8.0,
    "latency": 8.8,
    "consistency": 8.5
  },
  "pricing_normalized": {
    "free_tier": "Limited requests per day, no API key required for basic features (excellent for trials)",
    "pro_plan": "$29/month for higher rate limits, priority processing, advanced parameters",
    "enterprise": "Custom pricing for high-volume and dedicated support"
  },
  "issues": [
    "Free tier rate limits not specified — unclear daily quota",
    "No explicit mention of rate limit headers or 429 retry guidance in docs",
    "Authentication requires x-api-key header (more complex than magic link)",
    "Web scraping features may have legal/ethical ambiguity — docs not clear on acceptable use"
  ],
  "recommendations": [
    "Document exact free tier limits on landing page",
    "Add machine-readable rate limit headers (X-RateLimit-Remaining) and retry-after guidance",
    "Create an interactive API playground for instant testing without signup",
    "Clarify acceptable use policy for scraping in docs",
    "Add OpenAPI spec download for easier integration"
  ]
}
```