Wolfram|Alpha

aid: wolfram-alpha
name: Wolfram|Alpha
description: >-
  Wolfram|Alpha is a computational knowledge engine that provides answers to
  natural language queries using a vast curated knowledge base and computational
  algorithms. The Wolfram|Alpha API suite gives developers programmatic access
  to computational intelligence for web, mobile, and AI applications. APIs range
  from the full-featured Full Results API to specialized LLM, Short Answers,
  Simple, Spoken Results, and Fast Query Recognizer APIs.
type: Index
url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/wolfram-alpha/refs/heads/main/apis.yml
tags:
  - AI
  - Artificial Intelligence
  - Computational Knowledge
  - Natural Language Processing
  - Search
created: '2024-10-18'
modified: '2026-05-03'
image: https://kinlane-productions.s3.amazonaws.com/apis-json/apis-json-logo.jpg
specificationVersion: '0.19'
position: Consumer
access: 3rd-Party
apis:
  - aid: wolfram-alpha:llm-api
    name: Wolfram|Alpha LLM API
    description: >-
      The LLM API delivers computational knowledge results optimized for
      consumption by large language models and AI chat applications. Built on
      the same engine as the full API, it returns structured text with
      query interpretation, computed results, and relevant data formatted
      for LLM processing. Authentication uses an AppID query parameter or
      Bearer token.
    humanURL: https://products.wolframalpha.com/llm-api/documentation
    baseURL: https://www.wolframalpha.com/api/v1/
    image: https://kinlane-productions.s3.amazonaws.com/apis-json/apis-json-logo.jpg
    tags:
      - AI
      - Computational Knowledge
      - LLM
    properties:
      - type: Documentation
        url: https://products.wolframalpha.com/llm-api/documentation
      - type: OpenAPI
        url: openapi/wolfram-alpha-llm-api-openapi.yml
      - type: JSONSchema
        url: json-schema/wolfram-alpha-llm-api-llm-api-response-schema.json
        title: LLM API Response Schema
  - aid: wolfram-alpha:full-results-api
    name: Wolfram|Alpha Full Results API
    description: >-
      The Full Results API provides full programmatic access to all Wolfram|Alpha
      capabilities, including disambiguation, drilldown, asynchronous delivery,
      and results in multiple formats (XML, JSON). It supports customizable pod
      selection, location-aware queries, and display formatting.
    humanURL: https://products.wolframalpha.com/api/documentation
    baseURL: https://api.wolframalpha.com/v2/
    tags:
      - Computation
      - Full Results
      - Natural Language Processing
    properties:
      - type: Documentation
        url: https://products.wolframalpha.com/api/documentation
      - type: OpenAPI
        url: openapi/wolfram-alpha-full-results-api-openapi.yml
      - type: JSONSchema
        url: json-schema/wolfram-alpha-full-results-api-full-results-response-schema.json
        title: Full Results Response Schema
      - type: JSONSchema
        url: json-schema/wolfram-alpha-full-results-api-pod-schema.json
        title: Pod Schema
      - type: JSONSchema
        url: json-schema/wolfram-alpha-full-results-api-subpod-schema.json
        title: Subpod Schema
  - aid: wolfram-alpha:short-answers-api
    name: Wolfram|Alpha Short Answers API
    description: >-
      The Short Answers API returns a single concise plain-text result from
      Wolfram|Alpha, ideal for chatbots, mobile apps, and constrained displays.
      Returns HTTP 501 when no brief answer is available.
    humanURL: https://products.wolframalpha.com/short-answers-api/documentation
    baseURL: https://api.wolframalpha.com/v1/
    tags:
      - Natural Language Processing
      - Short Answers
      - Text
    properties:
      - type: Documentation
        url: https://products.wolframalpha.com/short-answers-api/documentation
      - type: OpenAPI
        url: openapi/wolfram-alpha-short-answers-api-openapi.yml
  - aid: wolfram-alpha:simple-api
    name: Wolfram|Alpha Simple API
    description: >-
      The Simple API returns complete Wolfram|Alpha results as a rendered image,
      requiring minimal coding. Suitable for embedding computational results
      visually in web applications without handling complex XML/JSON responses.
    humanURL: https://products.wolframalpha.com/simple-api/documentation
    baseURL: https://api.wolframalpha.com/v1/
    tags:
      - Images
      - Natural Language Processing
      - Visual Results
    properties:
      - type: Documentation
        url: https://products.wolframalpha.com/simple-api/documentation
      - type: OpenAPI
        url: openapi/wolfram-alpha-simple-api-openapi.yml
  - aid: wolfram-alpha:spoken-results-api
    name: Wolfram|Alpha Spoken Results API
    description: >-
      The Spoken Results API returns answers optimized for audio delivery,
      suitable for voice assistants, automotive systems, and accessibility
      features. Results are plain text formatted to be read aloud naturally.
    humanURL: https://products.wolframalpha.com/spoken-results-api/documentation
    baseURL: https://api.wolframalpha.com/v1/
    tags:
      - Audio
      - Natural Language Processing
      - Voice
    properties:
      - type: Documentation
        url: https://products.wolframalpha.com/spoken-results-api/documentation
      - type: OpenAPI
        url: openapi/wolfram-alpha-spoken-results-api-openapi.yml
common:
  - type: Website
    url: https://www.wolframalpha.com
  - type: DeveloperPortal
    url: https://developer.wolframalpha.com/
  - type: Portal
    url: https://products.wolframalpha.com/api
  - type: SignUp
    url: https://developer.wolframalpha.com/
  - type: Authentication
    url: https://products.wolframalpha.com/api/documentation
  - type: Pricing
    url: https://products.wolframalpha.com/api
  - type: TermsOfService
    url: https://products.wolframalpha.com/api/documentation
  - type: SpectralRules
    url: rules/wolfram-alpha-spectral-rules.yml
  - type: NaftikoCapability
    url: capabilities/ai-knowledge-integration.yaml
    title: AI Knowledge Integration
  - type: NaftikoCapability
    url: capabilities/computational-search.yaml
    title: Computational Search
  - type: Vocabulary
    url: vocabulary/wolfram-alpha-vocabulary.yaml
  - type: Features
    data:
      - name: Computational Intelligence
        description: Access Wolfram's curated knowledge base and computation engine for math, science, geography, and more.
      - name: Multiple Output Formats
        description: Choose from XML, JSON, plain text, image, or audio output depending on your application needs.
      - name: LLM-Optimized Responses
        description: Specialized API endpoint returns structured text formatted for large language model consumption.
      - name: Sub-10ms Query Classification
        description: Fast Query Recognizer classifies queries before sending to the full engine, reducing latency.
      - name: Location-Aware Queries
        description: Pass IP, coordinates, or location names for geographically relevant results.
  - type: UseCases
    data:
      - name: AI Assistant Integration
        description: Provide LLMs with computational knowledge results via the LLM API.
      - name: Chatbot Answers
        description: Return concise answers to natural language questions in chatbot interfaces using the Short Answers API.
      - name: Voice Applications
        description: Deliver audio-ready answer strings for voice assistants using the Spoken Results API.
      - name: Educational Platforms
        description: Embed Wolfram computational results visually in learning platforms using the Simple API.
      - name: Search Augmentation
        description: Pre-classify user queries with the Fast Query Recognizer to route to Wolfram only when appropriate.
  - type: Integrations
    data:
      - name: Mathematica
        description: Wolfram Language integration for computational workflows.
      - name: OpenAI / ChatGPT Plugin
        description: Official ChatGPT plugin for Wolfram computational knowledge.
      - name: Siri / Voice Assistants
        description: Spoken Results API used by voice assistant integrations.
maintainers:
  - FN: Kin Lane
    email: [email protected]