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, voice, and AI agent applications. APIs range from the full-featured Full Results API to specialized LLM, Short Answers, Simple, Spoken Results, Conversational, Fast Query Recognizer, Summary Boxes, and Instant Calculators 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...

Wolfram|Alpha Fast Query Recognizer API

The Fast Query Recognizer API classifies queries in under 10 milliseconds to determine whether Wolfram|Alpha is likely to provide a useful response. Useful for routing queries e...

Collections

Wolfram|Alpha Fast Query Recognizer API

POSTMAN

Wolfram|Alpha Full Results API

POSTMAN

Wolfram|Alpha LLM API

POSTMAN

Wolfram|Alpha Short Answers API

POSTMAN

Wolfram|Alpha Simple API

POSTMAN

Wolfram|Alpha Spoken Results API

POSTMAN

Wolfram|Alpha Fast Query Recognizer API

OPEN

Wolfram|Alpha Full Results API

OPEN

Wolfram|Alpha LLM API

OPEN

Wolfram|Alpha Short Answers API

OPEN

Wolfram|Alpha Simple API

OPEN

Wolfram|Alpha Spoken Results API

OPEN

Arazzo Workflows

Wolfram|Alpha Answer with Visual

Get a concise text answer and a rendered image of the full result for the same query.

ARAZZO

Wolfram|Alpha Full Results to Specific Pod

Run a full query, then re-query to retrieve a single named pod in detail.

ARAZZO

Wolfram|Alpha LLM Conversational Query

Gate a conversational turn through the recognizer, then answer it with the LLM API.

ARAZZO

Wolfram|Alpha Query Recognizer Routing

Classify a query with the Fast Query Recognizer, then route accepted queries to Full Results.

ARAZZO

Wolfram|Alpha Short Answer with Detail Fallback

Get a concise short answer, falling back to full pod results when no short answer exists.

ARAZZO

Wolfram|Alpha Voice Assistant Answer

Get a spoken-word answer, falling back to a short text answer when none is available.

ARAZZO

Pricing Plans

Wolframalpha Plans Pricing

3 plans

PLANS

Rate Limits

Wolframalpha Rate Limits

2 limits

RATE LIMITS

FinOps

Wolframalpha Finops

FINOPS

Features

Computational Intelligence

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

Location-Aware Queries

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

Conversational Multi-Turn Context

Conversational API maintains context across queries via conversation tokens.

Pod-Based Decomposition

Full Results API returns answer pods and subpods enabling fine-grained drilldown into computational results.

Use Cases

AI Agent Integration

Provide LLMs and AI agents 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.

Scientific Computing

Use the Full Results API to integrate symbolic computation, equation solving, and data analysis into scientific applications.

Integrations

Wolfram Language / Mathematica

Wolfram Language and Mathematica integration for computational workflows.

OpenAI / ChatGPT Plugin

Official ChatGPT plugin uses Wolfram|Alpha for computational knowledge.

Siri / Voice Assistants

Spoken Results API is used by voice assistant integrations including Apple Siri.

Alexa Skills

Conversational and Spoken Results APIs power Amazon Alexa computational skills.

Semantic Vocabularies

Wolframalpha Context

14 classes · 1 properties

JSON-LD

Wolframalpha Full Results Api Context

2 classes · 12 properties

JSON-LD

Wolframalpha Full Results Context

1 classes · 7 properties

JSON-LD

Wolframalpha Llm Api Context

1 classes · 5 properties

JSON-LD

API Governance Rules

Wolfram|Alpha API Rules

26 rules · 10 errors 11 warnings 5 info

SPECTRAL

JSON Structure

Wolframalpha Full Results Response Structure

1 properties

JSON STRUCTURE

Wolframalpha Llm Api Response Structure

5 properties

JSON STRUCTURE

Wolframalpha Pod Structure

6 properties

JSON STRUCTURE

Wolframalpha Query Recognizer Response Structure

1 properties

JSON STRUCTURE

Wolframalpha Subpod Structure

2 properties

JSON STRUCTURE

Example Payloads

Wolframalpha Full Results Response Example

1 fields

EXAMPLE

Wolframalpha Llm Api Response Example

5 fields

EXAMPLE

Wolframalpha Pod Example

6 fields

EXAMPLE

Wolframalpha Queryfullresults Example

6 fields

EXAMPLE

Wolframalpha Queryllmapi Example

6 fields

EXAMPLE

Wolframalpha Queryshortanswer Example

6 fields

EXAMPLE

Wolframalpha Querysimpleapi Example

6 fields

EXAMPLE

Wolframalpha Queryspokenresults Example

6 fields

EXAMPLE

Wolframalpha Recognizequery Example

2 fields

EXAMPLE

Wolframalpha Subpod Example

2 fields

EXAMPLE

Resources

PostmanWorkspace

PostmanWorkspace

DeveloperPortal

DeveloperPortal

Authentication

TermsOfService

GitHubOrganization

GitHubOrganization

PublicAPIsListing

PublicAPIsListing

Python Client for Wolfram Language

Wolfram Client (Python on PyPI)

Wolfram Web Engine for Python

Rust Bindings (wolfram-library-link)

Rust WSTP Bindings (wstp-rs)

Wolfram Expression (Rust)

VS Code Extension for Wolfram Language

Sublime Text Package for Wolfram Language

MCP Server (Wolfram AgentTools)

MCP Server Docker Image

Agent Skills (Wolfram Language)

Chatbook (Wolfram Notebooks + LLMs)

AWS Lambda Wolfram Language Runtime

Wolfram Language for Jupyter

Language Server Protocol (LSPServer)

SpectralRules

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