API features

Nearly 400,000 poetry records

Explore a large structured collection of Chinese classical poetry for products, research, and content discovery.

Tang and Song collections

Search Tang poems, Song poems, and Song lyrics through one consistent interface.

Title, author, and content search

Find works by matching keywords across the poem title, author name, or full text.

Poetry type filters

Limit results to the literary collection that best fits the learning or research experience.

Structured paginated results

Browse large result sets predictably with titles, authors, content, types, and result totals.

Education and cultural applications

Power reading tools, language-learning products, classroom resources, and digital humanities projects.

API Document

HTTP Protocol:HTTPS

HTTP Method:GET

HTTP Endpoint:https://api.gugudata.io/v1/text/chinese-poem

Response Type:application/json; charset=utf-8

DEMO Endpoint:https://api.gugudata.io/v1/text/chinese-poem/demo

Live Demo:Try Interactive Demo

Postman Collection:Run in Postman

API Request Parameters

Name	Type	Is Required	Default Value	Remark
appkey	string	true	YOUR_APPKEY	API key used to authenticate the request.
keywords	string	false		Keyword used for fuzzy matching against the searchable text fields supported by this endpoint.
pagesize	integer	false	10	Number of records returned per page.
pagenumber	integer	false	1	One-based page number for pagination.
type	string	false		Poetry type filter. Accepted values are `唐诗`, `宋诗`, and `宋词`.
searchtype	string	false	all	Search scope accepted by the upstream contract. The demo uses `all`.

API Response Parameters

Name	Type	Remark
dataStatus	object	Legacy response metadata. `dataStatus.statusCode` is not the HTTP status code for this endpoint family.
dataStatus.requestParameter	string	Privacy-safe summary of the normalized request.
dataStatus.statusCode	integer	Application-level status code.
dataStatus.statusDescription	string	Human-readable application status message.
dataStatus.responseDateTime	string	Time at which the response was generated.
dataStatus.dataTotalCount	integer	Number of matching or returned records for this request.
data	array<string>	Primary response payload returned by the endpoint.
data[].title	string	Title of the poem or lyric.
data[].author	string	Author name.
data[].content	array<string>	Array of strings containing the poem/lyric content, each element is one line.
data[].type	string	Poetry type returned by the upstream dataset, such as `唐诗`, `宋诗`, or `宋词`.

API Response Status Codes

Status Code	Explanation of Status Code	Remarks
200	Request processed successfully.	Some endpoints expose a separate application-level status field in the response body, such as `dataStatus.statusCode`.
400	Invalid request parameters or request format.	Check required fields, data types, and request body format.
401	Missing or unknown application key.	Provide a valid `appkey` with the request.
403	The application key is recognized but access is not allowed.	The key may be expired, inactive, or not permitted for the requested API.
429	Request rate or trial usage limit exceeded.	Reduce request frequency and retry with backoff. If a trial allowance is exhausted, check Trial Keys for remaining requests and subscribe to continue.
500	Internal service error.	Retry later or contact support if the error persists.
503	Upstream service unavailable.	Retry later; the requested upstream dependency is temporarily unavailable.

Remote MCP

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Generic MCP configuration

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gugudata": {
      "url": "https://mcp.gugudata.io/mcp",
      "transportType": "streamable-http"
    }
  }
}

Code Snippets

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Frequently asked questions

Which types of classical Chinese poetry can I search?

The documented type filter accepts 唐诗, 宋诗, and 宋词. Use these values to narrow the collection rather than assuming that all Chinese literary genres share the same endpoint.

Can I search for a poem using keywords?

Yes. keywords supports fuzzy matching against the endpoint’s searchable text fields. Combine it with the documented type and searchtype settings when narrowing results.

How is a poem’s text represented?

Each record includes title, author, type, and a content array. Each content element is one line, which lets your application display the poem without flattening its original line structure.

Does the API include English translations or pinyin?

The documented response provides Chinese poem or lyric records. It does not expose English translations, pinyin, detailed annotations, or teaching exercises.

How do I page through matching poems?

Use pagesize and the one-based pagenumber parameter. Read the response’s matching-record total rather than treating the number of items on one page as the size of the whole result set.

What does the 5 requests per second limit mean?

It is a request-rate limit, not a concurrency allowance. Keep your request rate at or below 5 per second. If the service returns a rate-limit response, reduce the frequency and retry with backoff.

Is total paid usage limited?

There is no total request cap during an active paid subscription and no usage-based overage charge.

How does the free trial work?

Each account can receive a limited trial key. Requests are shared across APIs in the same category. Check Trial Keys for the exact allowance and remaining requests.

How do renewal and cancellation work?

The plan renews annually until canceled. Manage or cancel the renewal from Dashboard → Orders & Billing. Access continues through the paid period after cancellation. See the Terms of Service for the current refund policy. If the billing portal is unavailable, contact support.

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