GET /works/{olid}.json
openlibrary.org:open-library-api
Summary: Get work by OLID
Operation ID: getWorkByOlid
Auth: none
Operation ID: getWorkByOlid
Auth: none
Description
Retrieve detailed information about a work (book title) using its Open Library work ID.
Parameters (1)
olid
(string, path, required)
Open Library work ID (e.g., OL468431W)
Constraints: {'pattern': '^OL[0-9]+W$'}
Examples (2)
| Title | Type | URL | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get work by OLID | openapi-spec |
https://openlibrary.org/works/OL53924W.json |
|
| Get work by OLID | openapi-spec |
https://openlibrary.org/works/OL82563W.json |
Probe History
Status Codes
| Time | Status | Latency | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-23 10:28:06.511537 | 200 | 500ms | |
| 2026-03-23 09:21:25.184668 | 200 | 505ms |
Response Changes
| When | Old | New |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-23 10:28:06.511537 | 062f13db521e |
143a6f9a3de5 |