Quickstart Guide

Get started with Anysite in minutes

Quick Setup

Get up and running with Anysite in just a few steps:

Get Your API Key

Sign up at [anysite.io](https://app.anysite.io/register) and generate your API key from the dashboard.

Make Your First Request

Test your API key with a simple request:

```bash
curl -X GET "https://api.anysite.io/token/statistic" \
  -H "access-token: YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN"
```

Choose Your Integration

Select the integration method that best fits your workflow:
- **REST API** for direct integration
- **MCP Server** for AI tools (Claude, Cursor)
- **n8n Nodes** for workflow automation

Common Use Cases

Lead Generation

Extract LinkedIn profiles, find contact information, and build prospect lists

Social Media Monitoring

Track brand mentions, competitor analysis, and social sentiment

Content Research

Gather insights from Reddit discussions, LinkedIn posts, and industry conversations  

Market Intelligence

Analyze trends, track influencers, and monitor industry developments

Quick Examples

LinkedIn Profile Search

curl -X POST "https://api.anysite.io/api/linkedin/search/users" \
  -H "access-token: YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"keywords": "marketing manager", "count": 5}'

import requests

headers = {
    'access-token': 'YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
}
data = {
    'keywords': 'marketing manager',
    'count': 5
}

response = requests.post(
    'https://api.anysite.io/api/linkedin/search/users',
    headers=headers,
    json=data
)

profiles = response.json()

const response = await fetch(
  'https://api.anysite.io/api/linkedin/search/users',
  {
    method: 'POST',
    headers: {
      'access-token': 'YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN',
      'Content-Type': 'application/json'
    },
    body: JSON.stringify({
      keywords: 'marketing manager',
      count: 5
    })
  }
);

const profiles = await response.json();

Instagram Post Analysis

curl -X POST "https://api.anysite.io/api/instagram/user/posts" \
  -H "access-token: YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"user": "techcompany", "count": 10}'

import requests

headers = {
    'access-token': 'YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
}
data = {
    'user': 'techcompany',
    'count': 10
}

response = requests.post(
    'https://api.anysite.io/api/instagram/user/posts',
    headers=headers,
    json=data
)

posts = response.json()

Reddit Discussion Monitoring

curl -X POST "https://api.anysite.io/api/reddit/search/posts" \
  -H "access-token: YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"query": "artificial intelligence", "count": 20}'

import requests

headers = {
    'access-token': 'YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
}
data = {
    'query': 'artificial intelligence',
    'count': 20
}

response = requests.post(
    'https://api.anysite.io/api/reddit/search/posts',
    headers=headers,
    json=data
)

discussions = response.json()

Integration Paths

REST API

**Best for:** Custom applications, direct integrations, microservices

- Full control over requests and data processing
- Support for all programming languages
- Real-time data extraction
- Custom rate limiting and error handling

[View API Documentation →](/docs/api)

MCP Server

**Best for:** AI tools integration, Claude/Cursor workflows

- Direct integration with AI development environments
- Natural language interface for data extraction
- Context-aware data retrieval
- Seamless workflow integration

[Setup MCP Server →](/docs/mcp-server/local-server/installation)

n8n Nodes

**Best for:** Workflow automation, no-code solutions

- Visual workflow builder
- Pre-built automation templates
- Scheduled data extraction
- Integration with 400+ other services

[Install n8n Nodes →](/docs/n8n-nodes/installation)

Rate Limits & Best Practices

Be mindful of rate limits to ensure optimal performance:

• Free tier: 100 requests/hour
• Pro tier: 1,000 requests/hour
• Enterprise: Custom limits

Always implement exponential backoff for retries and respect platform-specific guidelines.

Pro Tips:

• Use specific search filters to get more relevant results
• Implement caching for frequently accessed data
• Monitor your API usage in the dashboard
• Use webhook endpoints for real-time updates when available

Need Help?

API Reference

Complete API reference and guides

ReDoc API Docs

Interactive API documentation

GitHub

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