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## This page

- **On-site (HTML):** <https://www.socialfetch.dev/platforms/substack/notes-explore>
- **Markdown (.mdx) URL:** <https://www.socialfetch.dev/platforms/substack/notes-explore.mdx>

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# Substack Explore API

The public explore feed of notes and posts, one cursor page at a time.

`GET /v1/substack/notes/explore` lists the public explore feed. `cursor` comes from the previous page's `page.nextCursor`.

`data.items[]` uses the shared feed item shape: `type`, `id`, `post`, `note`, `publication`, `profiles`, `createdAt` and `parentComments`. Check `item.type` before reading the nested object. `data.page` reports `hasMore` and `nextCursor`. `lookupStatus` is `found` or `not_found`.

## Request

- **Endpoint:** `GET /v1/substack/notes/explore`
- **Credits:** 1 credit
Failed requests are free
- **Input:** by cursor
- **Full reference:** [docs](https://www.socialfetch.dev/docs/api/v1/substack/notes/explore/get)
- **Platform page:** [/platforms/substack](https://www.socialfetch.dev/platforms/substack)

## FAQ

### Whose feed is this?

The public explore feed.  It is not a personalised reader feed.

### What kinds of items appear?

Notes and posts share one envelope. Read `type` to know which nested field holds the item.

### How do I page the explore feed?

Follow `page.nextCursor` while `page.hasMore` is true. The cursor is opaque and tied to this feed.

### How many credits does an explore page cost?

Pricing is documented on the operation in the API registry (shown on this page). Confirm on every response with meta.creditsCharged: that field is the billing source of truth.