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Open VSX Registry API vs UUID Generator API

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIOpen VSX Registry APINEW—UUID Generator APINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limit10800 req/window · 10799 remainingUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Open VSX Registry API vs UUID Generator API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Open VSX Registry API or UUID Generator API?

On our scheduled checks, UUID Generator API leads on measured uptime — Open VSX Registry API at —% versus UUID Generator API at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do Open VSX Registry API and UUID Generator API need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Open VSX Registry API is callable with no signup, and UUID Generator API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Open VSX Registry API and UUID Generator API from the browser?

Only Open VSX Registry API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. UUID Generator API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Open VSX Registry API and UUID Generator API free for commercial use?

Open VSX Registry API has unclear commercial terms, and UUID Generator API has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.