# Apple Music Search API (https://www.socialcrawl.dev/platforms/apple_music/search)

> Returns Apple Music search results for a query. Pass `type` to restrict the result kind (for example song, album, or artist).

TL;DR: `GET /v1/apple_music/search` costs 1 credit per call and returns SocialCrawl's unified JSON schema. Single x-api-key auth, 100 free credits on signup.

## Parameters

| Parameter | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| `query` | yes | Search query. |
| `type` | no | Optional result kind such as song, album, or artist. |

## Code example

```bash
curl "https://www.socialcrawl.dev/v1/apple_music/search?query=taylor%20swift" \
  -H "x-api-key: sc_YOUR_API_KEY"
```

## FAQ

### How do I search Apple Music with an API?

Send a GET request to /v1/apple_music/search with a required query parameter. Optional type restricts hits to song, album, or artist. SocialCrawl returns the catalog hits as unified JSON, no MusicKit required.

### What does the Apple Music Search API return?

Search returns a single-page list of catalog hits for the query. Pass type to narrow the kind. Use an id or URL from a hit on artist, album, or track when you need the full record.

### Can I filter Apple Music search by song, album, or artist?

Yes. Pass type=song, type=album, or type=artist. Omit type when you want Apple Music's mixed catalog hits for the query.

### How much does the Apple Music Search API cost?

Each request costs 1 credit on the standard tier. New accounts include 100 free credits with no credit card, which covers about 100 searches.

### Do I need MusicKit to search Apple Music?

No. Official catalog search needs a developer token. SocialCrawl replaces that with one x-api-key header that also works on every other SocialCrawl platform.

See the full Apple Music API: https://www.socialcrawl.dev/platforms/apple_music

## Pricing

- Standard endpoints: 1 credit per call
- Advanced endpoints: 5 credits per call
- Premium endpoints: 10 credits per call
- 100 free credits on signup, no credit card required. Cached responses cost 0 credits. Credit packs never expire.
- Full pricing: https://www.socialcrawl.dev/pricing

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