# Pexels Integration via LowCodeAPI

**Last Updated**: February 10, 2026

## Overview
Stock photos and videos

**Categories:**
- {'id': 'media-assets', 'name': 'Media & Assets'}

## Base Endpoint
https://api.lowcodeapi.com/pexels

**Important**: Always include the provider name in the URL path after `api.lowcodeapi.com/`

## Authentication
**Type:** TOKEN

**Official Documentation:** https://www.pexels.com/api/documentation/#authorization

## URL Format (Important)

LowCodeAPI supports two URL formats. **Always try the New Format first**, then fall back to Old Format if needed.

### New Format (Priority)
- Path parameters stay in the URL path
- Do NOT include path parameters as query parameters
- Example: `https://api.lowcodeapi.com/{provider}/resource/{id}?api_token=XXX`

### Old Format (Fallback)
- Path parameters become query parameters
- Example: `https://api.lowcodeapi.com/{provider}/resource/id?id={id}&api_token=XXX`

### Decision Flow for AI Agents
1. Always use **New Format** first - keep path parameters in the URL path
2. If you get a 404 or error, try **Old Format** with sanitized path
3. Log which format worked for future requests to this provider

## API Categories

## Common Endpoints

### Featured Collections

**Method:** GET
**LowCodeAPI Path:** /v1/collections/featured

**New Format URL:**
https://api.lowcodeapi.com/pexels/v1/collections/featured?api_token=YOUR_API_TOKEN

**Old Format URL:**
https://api.lowcodeapi.com/pexels/v1/collections/featured?api_token=YOUR_API_TOKEN

**Query Parameters:**

| Parameter | Type | Description |
|-----------|------|-------------|
| page | number |  |
| per_page | number |  |

**Example Request (New Format):**

```bash
curl -X GET 'https://api.lowcodeapi.com/pexels/v1/collections/featured?api_token=YOUR_API_TOKEN'
```

**Official Documentation:** https://www.pexels.com/api/documentation/#collections-featured

### My Collections

**Method:** GET
**LowCodeAPI Path:** /v1/collections

**New Format URL:**
https://api.lowcodeapi.com/pexels/v1/collections?api_token=YOUR_API_TOKEN

**Old Format URL:**
https://api.lowcodeapi.com/pexels/v1/collections?api_token=YOUR_API_TOKEN

**Query Parameters:**

| Parameter | Type | Description |
|-----------|------|-------------|
| page | number |  |
| per_page | number |  |

**Example Request (New Format):**

```bash
curl -X GET 'https://api.lowcodeapi.com/pexels/v1/collections?api_token=YOUR_API_TOKEN'
```

**Official Documentation:** https://www.pexels.com/api/documentation/#collections-all

### Collections Media

**Method:** GET
**LowCodeAPI Path:** /v1/collections/:id

**New Format URL:**
https://api.lowcodeapi.com/pexels/v1/collections/:id?api_token=YOUR_API_TOKEN

**Old Format URL:**
https://api.lowcodeapi.com/pexels/v1/collections/id?id={id}&api_token=YOUR_API_TOKEN

**Path Parameters:**

| Parameter | Type | Description |
|-----------|------|-------------|
| id | number |  |

**Query Parameters:**

| Parameter | Type | Description |
|-----------|------|-------------|
| type | enum |  |
| page | number |  |
| per_page | number |  |

**Example Request (New Format):**

```bash
curl -X GET 'https://api.lowcodeapi.com/pexels/v1/collections/:id?api_token=YOUR_API_TOKEN'
```

**Official Documentation:** https://www.pexels.com/api/documentation/#collections-media

### Search for Photos

**Method:** GET
**LowCodeAPI Path:** /v1/search

**New Format URL:**
https://api.lowcodeapi.com/pexels/v1/search?api_token=YOUR_API_TOKEN

**Old Format URL:**
https://api.lowcodeapi.com/pexels/v1/search?api_token=YOUR_API_TOKEN

**Query Parameters:**

| Parameter | Type | Description |
|-----------|------|-------------|
| color | string |  |
| locale | enum |  |
| orientation | enum |  |
| page | number |  |
| per_page | number |  |
| query | string |  |
| size | string |  |

**Example Request (New Format):**

```bash
curl -X GET 'https://api.lowcodeapi.com/pexels/v1/search?api_token=YOUR_API_TOKEN'
```

**Official Documentation:** https://www.pexels.com/api/documentation/#photos-search

### Curated Photos

**Method:** GET
**LowCodeAPI Path:** /v1/curated

**New Format URL:**
https://api.lowcodeapi.com/pexels/v1/curated?api_token=YOUR_API_TOKEN

**Old Format URL:**
https://api.lowcodeapi.com/pexels/v1/curated?api_token=YOUR_API_TOKEN

**Query Parameters:**

| Parameter | Type | Description |
|-----------|------|-------------|
| page | number |  |
| per_page | number |  |

**Example Request (New Format):**

```bash
curl -X GET 'https://api.lowcodeapi.com/pexels/v1/curated?api_token=YOUR_API_TOKEN'
```

**Official Documentation:** https://www.pexels.com/api/documentation/#photos-curated

### Get a Photo

**Method:** GET
**LowCodeAPI Path:** /v1/photos/:id

**New Format URL:**
https://api.lowcodeapi.com/pexels/v1/photos/:id?api_token=YOUR_API_TOKEN

**Old Format URL:**
https://api.lowcodeapi.com/pexels/v1/photos/id?id={id}&api_token=YOUR_API_TOKEN

**Path Parameters:**

| Parameter | Type | Description |
|-----------|------|-------------|
| id | number |  |

**Example Request (New Format):**

```bash
curl -X GET 'https://api.lowcodeapi.com/pexels/v1/photos/:id?api_token=YOUR_API_TOKEN'
```

**Official Documentation:** https://www.pexels.com/api/documentation/#photos-show

### Search for Videos

**Method:** GET
**LowCodeAPI Path:** /videos/search

**New Format URL:**
https://api.lowcodeapi.com/pexels/videos/search?api_token=YOUR_API_TOKEN

**Old Format URL:**
https://api.lowcodeapi.com/pexels/videos/search?api_token=YOUR_API_TOKEN

**Query Parameters:**

| Parameter | Type | Description |
|-----------|------|-------------|
| locale | enum |  |
| orientation | string |  |
| page | number |  |
| per_page | number |  |
| query | string |  |
| size | enum |  |

**Example Request (New Format):**

```bash
curl -X GET 'https://api.lowcodeapi.com/pexels/videos/search?api_token=YOUR_API_TOKEN'
```

**Official Documentation:** https://www.pexels.com/api/documentation/#videos-search

### Popular Videos

**Method:** GET
**LowCodeAPI Path:** /videos/popular

**New Format URL:**
https://api.lowcodeapi.com/pexels/videos/popular?api_token=YOUR_API_TOKEN

**Old Format URL:**
https://api.lowcodeapi.com/pexels/videos/popular?api_token=YOUR_API_TOKEN

**Query Parameters:**

| Parameter | Type | Description |
|-----------|------|-------------|
| max_duration | number |  |
| min_duration | number |  |
| min_height | number |  |
| min_width | number |  |
| page | number |  |
| per_page | number |  |

**Example Request (New Format):**

```bash
curl -X GET 'https://api.lowcodeapi.com/pexels/videos/popular?api_token=YOUR_API_TOKEN'
```

**Official Documentation:** https://www.pexels.com/api/documentation/#videos-popular

### Get a Video

**Method:** GET
**LowCodeAPI Path:** /videos/videos/:id

**New Format URL:**
https://api.lowcodeapi.com/pexels/videos/videos/:id?api_token=YOUR_API_TOKEN

**Old Format URL:**
https://api.lowcodeapi.com/pexels/videos/videos/id?id={id}&api_token=YOUR_API_TOKEN

**Path Parameters:**

| Parameter | Type | Description |
|-----------|------|-------------|
| id | number |  |

**Example Request (New Format):**

```bash
curl -X GET 'https://api.lowcodeapi.com/pexels/videos/videos/:id?api_token=YOUR_API_TOKEN'
```

**Official Documentation:** https://www.pexels.com/api/documentation/#videos-show


## Usage Examples

### Example 1: Basic API Request (New Format)

Making a simple GET request to retrieve resources:

```bash
# Get a list of resources - no path parameters needed
curl -X GET "https://api.lowcodeapi.com/pexels/endpoint?api_token=YOUR_API_TOKEN"
```

### Example 2: Request with Path Parameters (New Format)

Retrieving a specific resource using its ID:

```bash
# Get specific resource by ID - replace RESOURCE_ID with actual ID from previous response
curl -X GET "https://api.lowcodeapi.com/pexels/endpoint/{RESOURCE_ID}?api_token=YOUR_API_TOKEN"
# Note: RESOURCE_ID typically comes from a previous list request or from the provider dashboard
```

### Example 3: POST Request with Body (New Format)

Creating a new resource:

```bash
# Create a new resource
curl -X POST "https://api.lowcodeapi.com/pexels/endpoint?api_token=YOUR_API_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"field": "value", "another_field": "another_value"}'
```

## Error Handling

LowCodeAPI returns standard HTTP status codes. Common errors:

| Status Code | Description |
|-------------|-------------|
| 200 | Success - Request completed successfully |
| 400 | Bad Request - Invalid parameters or request body |
| 401 | Unauthorized - Invalid or missing API token |
| 403 | Forbidden - Insufficient permissions |
| 404 | Not Found - Endpoint or resource doesn't exist |
| 429 | Too Many Requests - Rate limit exceeded |
| 500 | Server Error - Provider API error |

All error responses include error details:

```json
{
  "data": {
    "error": {
      "message": "Error description",
      "code": "ERROR_CODE"
    }
  }
}
```

## Complete Endpoint Reference

| Endpoint | Method | Category |
|----------|--------|----------|
| Featured Collections | GET | Collection |
| My Collections | GET | Collection |
| Collections Media | GET | Collection |
| Search for Photos | GET | Photos |
| Curated Photos | GET | Photos |
| Get a Photo | GET | Photos |
| Search for Videos | GET | Videos |
| Popular Videos | GET | Videos |
| Get a Video | GET | Videos |

## API Definition Endpoints

You can fetch the complete API specification for this provider:

**New Format (OpenAPI spec):**
```bash
curl 'https://backend.lowcodeapi.com/pexels/openapi'
```

**Old Format (API definition):**
```bash
curl 'https://backend.lowcodeapi.com/pexels/definition'
```

## Response Format

All responses are wrapped in a `data` key:

```json
{
  "data": {
    // Actual response from provider (object or array)
  }
}
```