Pexels

{
  "service_type": "platform",
  "base_url": "https://api.pexels.com",
  "auth_method": "api_key",
  "auth_config": {
    "api_key_header": "Authorization",
    "api_key_format": "Bearer"
  },
  "endpoints": [
    "/v1/search",
    "/v1/photos/:id",
    "/v1/curated",
    "/v1/videos/search",
    "/v1/videos/videos/:id",
    "/v1/videos/popular"
  ],
  "pricing_model": {
    "type": "free",
    "details": {
      "api": "free",
      "attribution_required": false,
      "terms": "API keys are free to obtain; usage subject to Pexels API guidelines"
    }
  },
  "rate_limits": {
    "requests_per_hour": 200,
    "requests_per_minute": 200,
    "requests_per_second": null,
    "notes": "Rate limits are per API key. Typically 200 requests per hour, but may vary; check current docs. For higher limits, contact support."
  },
  "capabilities": [
    "search photos",
    "search videos",
    "get single photo metadata",
    "get single video metadata",
    "curated photo feed",
    "popular video feed",
    "download photos and videos with various sizes",
    "attribution-free usage",
    "high-quality stock media"
  ],
  "raw_analysis": "Pexels is a free stock photo and video platform that provides an API for developers to access its library of high-quality, royalty-free media. The API is primarily used for searching and retrieving photos and videos, with endpoints for search, curated collections, and individual media details. It is designed for developers building apps, websites, or tools that require stock media integration. The service is mature and well-documented, with a clean REST API. Authentication is via a simple API key sent in the Authorization header. The API is free to use, with no attribution required, making it attractive for commercial projects. Rate limits are reasonable (typically 200 requests per hour per key), and there is no dedicated websocket or real-time functionality. Integrations are primarily through the API, and there are official SDKs for some languages (e.g., Python, PHP, Node.js). Pexels is a reliable choice for developers needing a large, curated stock media library without licensing fees."
}

2/3 tests passed

```json
{
  "overall": 82,
  "dimensions": {
    "token_efficiency": 8.5,
    "first_try_success": 8.0,
    "response_parseability": 8.5,
    "error_clarity": 7.5,
    "doc_quality": 8.0,
    "auth_simplicity": 7.5,
    "latency": 9.5,
    "consistency": 8.5
  },
  "pricing_normalized": {
    "type": "free",
    "attribution_required": false,
    "notes": "Fully free tier, no attribution required, ideal for stock media use cases"
  },
  "issues": [
    "No llms.txt file found — AI agents cannot quickly discover API documentation via standard convention",
    "robots.txt blocks several query parameters which may confuse agents parsing for valid API call patterns",
    "API requires API key format; unclear if authentication is via simple key or OAuth flow"
  ],
  "recommendations": [
    "Add llms.txt to expose API endpoints and usage patterns for AI agents",
    "Clarify in documentation whether API key is sufficient for all endpoints",
    "Consider adding structured metadata to photo/video responses (e.g., OpenGraph tags, JSON-LD) for easier parsing"
  ]
}
```