Wolfram|Alpha

Wolfram|Alpha is a computational knowledge engine that provides answers to natural language queries using a vast curated knowledge base and computational algorithms. The Wolfram|Alpha API suite gives developers programmatic access to computational intelligence for web, mobile, and AI applications. APIs range from the full-featured Full Results API to specialized LLM, Short Answers, Simple, Spoken Results, and Fast Query Recognizer APIs.

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APIs

Wolfram|Alpha LLM API

The LLM API delivers computational knowledge results optimized for consumption by large language models and AI chat applications. Built on the same engine as the full API, it re...

Wolfram|Alpha Full Results API

The Full Results API provides full programmatic access to all Wolfram|Alpha capabilities, including disambiguation, drilldown, asynchronous delivery, and results in multiple for...

Wolfram|Alpha Short Answers API

The Short Answers API returns a single concise plain-text result from Wolfram|Alpha, ideal for chatbots, mobile apps, and constrained displays. Returns HTTP 501 when no brief an...

Wolfram|Alpha Simple API

The Simple API returns complete Wolfram|Alpha results as a rendered image, requiring minimal coding. Suitable for embedding computational results visually in web applications wi...

Wolfram|Alpha Spoken Results API

The Spoken Results API returns answers optimized for audio delivery, suitable for voice assistants, automotive systems, and accessibility features. Results are plain text format...

Collections

Wolfram|Alpha Full Results API

OPEN

Wolfram|Alpha LLM API

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Wolfram|Alpha Short Answers API

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Wolfram|Alpha Simple API

OPEN

Wolfram|Alpha Spoken Results API

OPEN

Pricing Plans

Wolfram Alpha Plans Pricing

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Rate Limits

Wolfram Alpha Rate Limits

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FinOps

Wolfram Alpha Finops

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Features

Computational Intelligence

Access Wolfram's curated knowledge base and computation engine for math, science, geography, and more.

Multiple Output Formats

Choose from XML, JSON, plain text, image, or audio output depending on your application needs.

LLM-Optimized Responses

Specialized API endpoint returns structured text formatted for large language model consumption.

Sub-10ms Query Classification

Fast Query Recognizer classifies queries before sending to the full engine, reducing latency.

Location-Aware Queries

Pass IP, coordinates, or location names for geographically relevant results.

Use Cases

AI Assistant Integration

Provide LLMs with computational knowledge results via the LLM API.

Chatbot Answers

Return concise answers to natural language questions in chatbot interfaces using the Short Answers API.

Voice Applications

Deliver audio-ready answer strings for voice assistants using the Spoken Results API.

Educational Platforms

Embed Wolfram computational results visually in learning platforms using the Simple API.

Search Augmentation

Pre-classify user queries with the Fast Query Recognizer to route to Wolfram only when appropriate.

Integrations

Mathematica

Wolfram Language integration for computational workflows.

OpenAI / ChatGPT Plugin

Official ChatGPT plugin for Wolfram computational knowledge.

Siri / Voice Assistants

Spoken Results API used by voice assistant integrations.

Sources

opencollection: 1.0.0
info:
  name: Wolfram|Alpha Spoken Results API
  version: '1.0'
request:
  auth:
    type: apikey
    key: appid
    value: '{{appid}}'
    placement: query
items:
- info:
    name: Queries
    type: folder
  items:
  - info:
      name: Wolfram|Alpha Get Spoken Result
      type: http
    http:
      method: GET
      url: https://api.wolframalpha.com/v1/spoken
      params:
      - name: appid
        value: DEMO-APP-ID
        type: query
        description: Wolfram|Alpha AppID for authentication.
      - name: i
        value: How tall is Mount Everest?
        type: query
        description: URL-encoded input query string.
      - name: units
        value: imperial
        type: query
        description: Measurement system preference. Values are metric or imperial.
      - name: timeout
        value: '5'
        type: query
        description: Maximum processing time in seconds. Default is 5.
    docs: Submit a natural language query and receive a plain-text answer formatted for audio delivery. Results are phrased
      naturally for text-to-speech conversion, suitable for voice assistants, automotive applications, and accessibility features.
bundled: true