# G2 Categories API (https://www.socialcrawl.dev/platforms/g2/categories)

> Returns the full G2 category taxonomy as URL + slug rows. Feed a slug into GET /v1/g2/category to list the products in that category. Static reference data, so it is 1 credit and heavily cached.

TL;DR: `GET /v1/g2/categories` costs 1 credit per call and returns SocialCrawl's unified JSON schema. Single x-api-key auth, 100 free credits on signup.

## Code example

```bash
curl "https://www.socialcrawl.dev/v1/g2/categories" \
  -H "x-api-key: sc_YOUR_API_KEY"
```

## FAQ

### What does this endpoint return?

The full G2 category taxonomy as URL plus slug rows. Feed a slug into GET /v1/g2/category to list products in that category.

### How much does it cost?

1 credit on the standard tier. It is static reference data that caches at a high hit ratio, which is why it is priced below the rest of the G2 surface.

### Is the response paginated?

No. The complete taxonomy comes back in a single call and the endpoint takes no page parameter, so the returned total always equals the rows you received.

### How often does the taxonomy change?

Rarely. Structural software categories are stable, so caching the response on your side for hours is safe. New categories appear as G2 adds them.

### Do I need this before calling any other G2 endpoint?

Only if you are starting from nothing. If you already hold a product slug you can call product and reviews directly. This endpoint is the discovery path into category browse.

See the full G2 API: https://www.socialcrawl.dev/platforms/g2

## 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 the list of G2 software categories?
- What is a G2 category slug?