MODEL METADATA API
Search public Hugging Face models
as clean API-ready metadata
Search public Hugging Face models and export IDs, tasks, licenses, gated status, downloads, likes, SHA, and update dates as structured JSON or CSV.
1.9K
Ahrefs Global Searches / Mo
Official
Hub API Source
12+
Normalized Fields
$0.002
Per Stored Result
Ahrefs Keywords Explorer, 23 Jul 2026 — global monthly volume for “hugging face api”.
DIRECT ANSWER
What is Hugging Face Model Metadata API?
Hugging Face Model Metadata API is a pay-per-result Apify Actor that searches the official public Hub API and returns normalized model metadata. It is built for model catalog research, public-model inventories, and repeatable metadata snapshots; it does not run models or download model files.
USE CASES
Where it fits
Public model inventory
Build a source-backed list of models by task, author, or keyword without downloading weights or model files.
License and gating review
Export published license tags and gated status so an ML platform team can triage models before deeper review.
Scheduled metadata snapshots
Run the same searches on a schedule and compare datasets downstream for new records or changed public metadata.
OUTPUT
Data you can export
WORKFLOW
How it works
01
Add model searches
Enter up to 20 model names, authors, tasks, or keywords such as text-generation.
02
Run the official API query
The Actor requests public model records from the Hugging Face Hub API and normalizes each result.
03
Export or automate
Download JSON or CSV, call the dataset API, or send completed runs to another system with a webhook.
COMPARISON
Why use an actor?
| Feature | Hugging Face Model Metadata API | Manual Hub search | Custom Hub API script |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structured dataset export | Yes | No | You build it |
| Schedules and webhooks | Built in | No | You operate them |
| Model file download | No | Optional | Optional |
| Pricing | $0.002/result | Your time | Engineering + hosting |
FAQ
Questions buyers ask
Does this Actor run Hugging Face models?
No. It searches public model metadata. It does not perform inference or download model weights.
Can I use it for model change monitoring?
You can schedule repeated snapshots and compare datasets downstream. The Actor itself does not maintain a historical diff database.
Does it access private or gated model content?
No. It returns public metadata and published gated-status signals only. Private repositories, model files, and gated content are outside its scope.
What does a result cost?
The list price is $0.002 per successfully stored model record on the Apify Free plan, with lower per-result prices on paid Apify plans. Empty, canary, and failed rows are not charged.
Is this Actor affiliated with Hugging Face?
No. It is an independent Apify Actor that reads the official public Hugging Face Hub API. Hugging Face is a trademark of its respective owner.
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