direct-img.link
Live images in markdown, powered by search.
This service is free to use. However, search API and server costs are high. Without community donations, this project will die quickly.
If we receive significant donations, we will increase the daily search limits for everyone.
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URL Format
Use + to separate words, just like a Google search. Encode special characters as needed.
| Query | URL Path |
|---|---|
| orange cat | /orange+cat |
| spider-man | /spider-man |
| 90's fashion | /90%27s+fashion |
| "exact phrase" | /%22exact+phrase%22 |
Usage
Embed directly in your markdown files or AI system prompts:
Rate Limits
| Scope | Limit | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Global Traffic | 10 req/10s per IP | Block (10s) |
| New Searches | 10 per day per IP | Cache only |
* Cache hits are unlimited within global traffic limits.
Caching
Images are cached for 30 days. Subsequent requests for the same query are served instantly.
Privacy
No tracking or analytics. Queries are normalized and hashed before being stored.