ipapi.co

Find IP address location information

ipapi.co provides IP address geolocation with a simple, no-auth REST API. Send a request to ipapi.co/{ip}/json/ and get back country, city, region, latitude, longitude, timezone, ASN, and organization data. It's one of the simplest geolocation APIs available — no signup, no key, just works. For OpenClaw agents, ipapi.co is ideal for quick IP lookups without setup overhead. Your agent can determine visitor locations, check server IP geography, or add location context to security alerts — all with zero configuration.

Tags: maps, geolocation

Category: Geocoding

Use Cases

  • Quick IP lookups for security monitoring or access logging
  • Determine the timezone of a remote server or service
  • Add geographic context to network alerts sent to Telegram

Tips

  • Use specific field endpoints (e.g., ipapi.co/8.8.8.8/timezone/) to get just one field
  • For OpenClaw skills, this is the simplest geolocation option — no setup at all
  • Combine with Nominatim for a complete free geocoding + geolocation stack

Known Issues & Gotchas

  • Free tier has no authentication — anyone with the URL pattern can use your quota (IP-based limiting)
  • Rate limit is per-IP, not per-key on the free tier — shared IPs may hit limits faster
  • Some corporate/VPN IPs return ISP location rather than user location

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an API key?

No. The free tier works without any key or signup — just hit the endpoint. For higher limits, you can register for a free key to track usage, or get a paid plan.

How does ipapi.co compare to Abstract's IP Geolocation?

ipapi.co is more generous: 1,000 requests/day (vs 1,000/month for Abstract) and no signup required. Data quality is comparable. ipapi.co is the better choice for free personal use.

Can I look up my own IP?

Yes. Just call https://ipapi.co/json/ without specifying an IP. It returns geolocation data for the requesting client's IP.