# The Profanity API

> Context-aware content moderation API for developers. 5-layer detection pipeline, 13 intent categories, 12 context types. Pricing at $0.008/request with 300 free monthly requests.

## Docs

- [Getting Started](https://the-profanity-api.com/docs): Quick start guide and authentication
- [API Reference](https://the-profanity-api.com/docs/api-reference): Endpoints, parameters, and response formats
- [Context Types](https://the-profanity-api.com/docs/conepts/contexts): 12 context types (gaming, professional, child_safe, etc.)
- [Intent Categories](https://the-profanity-api.com/docs/conepts/intents): 13 intent classifications for detected content
- [Detection Layers](https://the-profanity-api.com/docs/conepts/layers): L0-L4 pipeline explanation
- [Modes](https://the-profanity-api.com/docs/conepts/modes): Strict, standard, and lenient modes
- [Pricing](https://the-profanity-api.com/#pricing): Usage-based pricing and free tier details

## API Basics

Base URL: `https://api.the-profanity-api.com/api/v1`

Authentication: Bearer token in Authorization header

Primary endpoint: `POST /check`
```json
{
  "text": "Your text to analyze",
  "context": "gaming",
  "sensitivity": "standard"
}
```