Numerade Video API

API Documentation

Access Numerade educational videos securely through our proxy API. Videos are accessible for 5 minutes after request.

GET Endpoint

GET /api/getVideoSource?url=https://www.numerade.com/questions/your-question-url

Request a video proxy URL

POST Endpoint

POST /api/getVideoSource
Content-Type: application/json

{
    "url": "https://www.numerade.com/questions/your-question-url"
}

Request a video proxy URL (alternative method)

Response Format

{
    "key": "bc2654783f2523a22390f6e18ad2d83f6c711b24f1f0cc32921cabc91a7d69a1",
    "title": "Question Title",
    "proxyUrl": "https://your-domain.vercel.app/api/getVideoSource?key=bc2654783f2523a22390f6e18ad2d83f6c711b24f1f0cc32921cabc91a7d69a1"
}

The proxyUrl can be used directly in video players or for downloads

Usage Example

<video controls>
    <source src="https://your-domain.vercel.app/api/getVideoSource?key=your_received_key" type="video/mp4">
</video>

Example of using the proxy URL in an HTML5 video player

JavaScript Example

async function getVideo(numeradeUrl) {
    const response = await fetch('/api/getVideoSource', {
        method: 'POST',
        headers: {
            'Content-Type': 'application/json'
        },
        body: JSON.stringify({ url: numeradeUrl })
    });
    
    const data = await response.json();
    return data.proxyUrl; // Valid for 5 minutes
}

Example of requesting a video URL programmatically

Important Notes

Proxy URLs expire after 5 minutes
Only Numerade question URLs are supported
Direct video file access is not available for security
Rate limiting may apply