Overview
The Monotype API provides access to our extensive library of fonts, utilizing Monotype's advanced search and AI-powered feature sets like pairing, similarity, tags, and moods capabilities.
To explore our APIs and get onboarded, please review https://www.monotype.com/fonts-api and fill out the form to receive an authentication token for accessing the APIs.
Introduction to APIs
These are the APIs that allow you to browse our font inventory:
/oauth/token | Use the refresh token to get a new auth token |
/fonts | Provides a list of fonts accessible to you |
/fonts/{fontid} | Provides details on specific font |
/fonts/{fontid}/download | Download a font |
/fonts/{fontid}/similar | Get the details on similar fonts |
/fonts/{fontid}/pair | Get the details on well-paired fonts |
More details on these APIs can be found here.
Getting started
The Monotype API provides customers with access to Monotype's vast library of fonts and expert AI-powered recommendations. With these APIs, customer platforms can search for specific fonts, view font information, and download fonts to create a personalized typography experience.
Authentication is a mandatory requirement for all endpoints in the Monotype public API. To access the APIs, you must obtain a bearer token, which must be passed along with application endpoints.
How can you get the token?
Submit your details at www.monotype.com/developers.
Our team will review your request and provide the access details via email.
Review the API documentation at https://developers.monotype.com/docs/worldoffonts/1/overview.
Pass the bearer token and access the APIs at https://api.monotype.com/v1.
Review the “API: Invoking the APIs” section for passing the credentials.
Developer support
If you are a developer building with Monotype APIs, the answers to most questions can be found here.
If you can't find an answer to your question in those documents, please contact us at [email protected].