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BinaryEdge API

Security / API Key Intermediate HTTPS CORS
Varies by plan (check documentation)
82 Score
Grade A
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Overview

BinaryEdge is a cybersecurity platform that continuously scans the entire internet and exposes the results through its API. You can search for internet-connected hosts, open ports, services, and vulnerabilities using simple queries. Security researchers and developers use it to monitor exposed assets and discover threats.

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Beginner Tip

Use the /v2/query/search endpoint with simple field queries like "port:22 country:US" to get started quickly. Be aware that free-tier accounts have strict rate limits — cache results locally to avoid hitting them.

Available Data

BinaryEdge data via REST API
JSON-formatted response data
Requires API key authentication

Example Response

JSON Response 
{
  "status": "success",
  "data": {
    "result": "Data from BinaryEdge",
    "description": "Provide access to BinaryEdge 40fy scanning platform",
    "timestamp": "2025-01-15T10:00:00Z"
  }
}

Field Reference

total Total number of results matching the query.
query The original query string that was searched.
events Array of host/service objects matching the search criteria.
events[].ip IP address of the discovered host.
events[].port Open port number found on the host.
events[].timestamp ISO 8601 timestamp of when the scan result was recorded.

Implementation Example 

const url = "https://docs.binaryedge.io/";
// Replace headers or query params with the values required by this API.
const response = await fetch(url, {
  headers: {
  "X-API-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
  }
});
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`Request failed: ${response.status}`);
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);

What Can You Build?

Note: These code examples are AI-generated and unverified. Always refer to the official API documentation for accurate usage.

Common Errors & Troubleshooting

429 Too Many Requests You have exceeded your plan's request quota.
✓ Check your remaining credits via /v2/user/subscription and upgrade your plan or add delays between requests.
400 Bad Request The query syntax is malformed or contains unsupported fields.
✓ Review the BinaryEdge query language docs and test your query in the web UI first.
401 Unauthorized The X-Key header is missing or the API key is invalid.
✓ Pass your API key in the X-Key header: -H "X-Key: YOUR_API_KEY".

Matrix Score Breakdown

🌐 Reachability 30/30
⚡ Speed 10/20
🔒 Security 15/15
🛠 Developer XP 17/20
✓ Reliability 10/15

Partially tested on Apr 5, 2026

Technical Specifications

Auth API Key
HTTPS REQUIRED
CORS YES
Category Security
Difficulty Intermediate
Verified: 2026-04-04

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