# DuckDuckGo Instant Answer API (https://www.socialcrawl.dev/platforms/duckduckgo/instant-answer)

> Returns DuckDuckGo's instant answer for a topic: heading, summary and its source, image, a direct answer or definition, the official website and related topics.

TL;DR: `GET /v1/duckduckgo/instant-answer` 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 | A topic, for example Nike. |

## Code example

```bash
curl -G "https://www.socialcrawl.dev/v1/duckduckgo/instant-answer" \
  --data-urlencode "query=Nike" \
  -H "x-api-key: sc_YOUR_API_KEY"
```

## FAQ

### How do I get a DuckDuckGo instant answer with an API?

Call GET /v1/duckduckgo/instant-answer with query set to a topic, for example Nike.

### What does the instant answer include?

It returns the heading, summary and its source, image, a direct answer or definition, the official website and related topics.

### Is this the same as the zero-click box in search results?

The search endpoint includes the zero-click summary box when DuckDuckGo shows one. This endpoint returns an instant answer for a topic by itself, so you can fetch it without reading a results page.

### What should I send as the query?

A topic, such as Nike, rather than a long phrase.

### How much does this DuckDuckGo endpoint cost?

Each call costs 1 credit on the standard tier. There is no subscription, and 100 free credits cover 100 calls.

See the full DuckDuckGo API: https://www.socialcrawl.dev/platforms/duckduckgo

## 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

## Explore with AI

Questions this API answers, phrased for an AI assistant:

- How do I get an instant answer summary for a topic from DuckDuckGo?
- Is there a DuckDuckGo instant answer API?