Quickstart Guide
All registered users, whether on a free or paid plan, can use our Quickstart Guide to explore the full range of API functionalities with just one click.
- Existing users: Access the Quickstart Guide below.
- New users: Create an account and get started immediately.
Get onboarded with the Mediastack API and start retrieving stock market data in just a few minutes!
Step 1 – Get your API Key
Sign up for a free Mediastack account at mediastack.com and obtain your personal API Access Key.
This key authenticates your requests and ensures that you have access to the API features provided by your subscription plan.
Step 2 – Make a basic API request
Use the news endpoint with your access key. For example:
This will return recent news articles in JSON format.
Step 3 – Filter and format as you like
You can refine your query using parameters such as keywords, countries, languages, categories, sources, date, sort, limit, and offset.
For example:
See how you can tailor your results to exactly the data you need.