Nightmarks API
Access the world's paranormal sighting database programmatically
The Nightmarks API provides programmatic access to our database of paranormal sightings for researchers, content creators, and developers building paranormal-related applications. RESTful endpoints, GeoJSON output, PostGIS-powered geospatial queries, and comprehensive filtering — all the data behind the map, available as a service.
What you'll be able to do
Query by location
Find nightmarks within any radius of a lat/lng coordinate. Bounding box and polygon queries supported.
Filter by category & date
Filter by category (UFOs, Cryptids, Ghosts, etc.), subcategory, date range, credibility tier, and source type.
Full sighting details
Access complete nightmark records: narrative descriptions, images, metadata, coordinates, source attribution, and engagement data.
Geospatial search
PostGIS-powered proximity queries. Find the nearest nightmarks to any point on Earth, with distance calculations.
Bulk data access
Researcher-tier plans support paginated bulk exports for academic analysis, mapping projects, and data journalism.
GeoJSON output
All spatial queries return standard GeoJSON FeatureCollections, ready for use with MapLibre, Leaflet, or any GIS tool.
Example request
GET /api/nightmarks/nearby?lat=38.88&lng=-77.02&radius=50&category=ufos-uaps{
"data": [
{
"type": "Feature",
"geometry": { "type": "Point", "coordinates": [-77.01, 38.89] },
"properties": {
"id": "a1b2c3d4-...",
"title": "Triangle craft over the Potomac",
"category": "UFOs/UAPs",
"occurred_at": "2024-08-15",
"credibility_tier": "user_report",
"distance_miles": 2.3
}
}
],
"next_cursor": "...",
"has_more": true
}Planned pricing
Free
$0
For hobbyists and experimentation
100 requests/day
Researcher
$29/mo
For academic research and content creators
10,000 requests/day
Enterprise
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For commercial applications and high-volume access
Custom limits
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