CouchDB API

Document-oriented NoSQL database with HTTP API and multi-master replication.

Quick Facts

Overview

CouchDB API is a data & storage apis provided by Apache. Document-oriented NoSQL database with HTTP API and multi-master replication. This API is designed to help developers integrate data capabilities into their applications with minimal setup and maximum reliability.

The API supports Basic Auth authentication, ensuring secure access to all endpoints. With a open-source pricing model, Apache offers flexible options for projects of any size, from prototypes to enterprise deployments.

Apache maintains comprehensive documentation, SDKs for popular programming languages, and active community support. The API is built on REST principles, returning JSON responses with standard HTTP status codes, making it straightforward to integrate into existing workflows.

Authentication

This API uses Basic Auth authentication. Send credentials as HTTP Basic Authentication (username:password encoded in Base64).

Always store your credentials securely using environment variables or a secrets manager. Never commit API keys to version control or expose them in client-side code.

Code Samples

Python

import requests
import os

API_KEY = os.environ.get("API_KEY", "YOUR_API_KEY")
BASE_URL = "http://localhost:5984"

headers = {
    "Authorization": f"Bearer {API_KEY}",
    "Content-Type": "application/json"
}

response = requests.get(f"{BASE_URL}/v1/resources", headers=headers)
print(response.status_code)
print(response.json())

JavaScript

const API_KEY = process.env.API_KEY || 'YOUR_API_KEY';
const BASE_URL = 'http://localhost:5984';

const response = await fetch(`${BASE_URL}/v1/resources`, {
  headers: {
    'Authorization': `Bearer ${API_KEY}`,
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  }
});
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);

cURL

curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $API_KEY" \
     -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
     http://localhost:5984/v1/resources

Go

package main

import (
    "net/http"
    "fmt"
    "io"
    "os"
)

func main() {
    apiKey := os.Getenv("API_KEY")
    if apiKey == "" {
        apiKey = "YOUR_API_KEY"
    }
    req, _ := http.NewRequest("GET", "http://localhost:5984/v1/resources", nil)
    req.Header.Set("Authorization", "Bearer " + apiKey)
    req.Header.Set("Content-Type", "application/json")
    resp, _ := http.DefaultClient.Do(req)
    defer resp.Body.Close()
    body, _ := io.ReadAll(resp.Body)
    fmt.Println(string(body))
}

Pricing

The pricing model is open-source. Open-source software you can self-host for free, with paid managed cloud options. Visit the provider’s pricing page at https://couchdb.apache.org for current rates and detailed pricing information.

Use Cases

• Integration: Connect Apache services to your application for seamless data functionality.
• Automation: Automate data workflows and reduce manual operations.
• Scaling: Handle growing data demands with Apache’s robust infrastructure.

Related APIs

• Supabase API
• Firebase API
• Airtable API
• Notion API
• MongoDB Atlas API

Further Reading

• Integration Guide
• FAQ
• Glossary