Overview
WURK API implements rate limiting to ensure fair usage and maintain service quality for all users. Each API key has specific limits per endpoint for authenticated requests. Quick Endpoints (/api/x402/quick/*) do not require API keys and have their own rate limiting based on IP address.
Rate Limits by Endpoint
The API endpoint being called
Maximum requests per minute
| Endpoint | Rate Limit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Create Job | 3/min | Create social or custom jobs (API key required) |
| Open Jobs | 10/min | List open jobs (API key required) |
| Submissions | 6/min | View job submissions (API key required) |
| Choose Winners | 50/min | Select winners for custom jobs (API key required) |
| Categories | 10/min | List available categories (API key required) |
| Balance | 3/min | Check platform balance (API key required) |
| Change Log | 5/min | View platform updates (API key required) |
| Quick Endpoints | 10/min per IP | Quick job creation (NO API key needed) |
| x402 Payment | No limit | Payment processing endpoints |
Rate Limit Response
When you exceed the rate limit, the API returns a429 status code: