GET /answers/{id}stackexchange.com:mathoverflow-api
Retrieves a specific MathOverflow answer by its ID. Returns the complete answer including body content, author details, score, timestamps, and the `question_id` it belongs to. Use this when you know the exact answer ID and need full details — typically after finding an answer ID from a search or the `/answers` list.
Returns a single answer identified by its ID.
- `site=mathoverflow` is required - Answer IDs can be found in the `answer_id` field from `/answers` or `/questions/{id}/answers` - Returns a list with one item (for consistency) - Response includes `is_accepted` to check if this is the accepted answer - Use `question_id` from response to fetch the parent question
(string, query, optional)
Filter to include additional fields in response.
(integer, path, required)
The ID of the answer to retrieve.
(string, query, required, default: mathoverflow)
Stack Exchange site name. Use 'mathoverflow' for MathOverflow.
| Title | Type | URL | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get answer by ID with required parameters | curl |
https://api.stackexchange.com/2.3/answers/12345?site=mathoverflow |
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| Get answer with body content using filter | curl |
https://api.stackexchange.com/2.3/answers/67890?site=mathoverflow&filter=withbody |
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| Get answer with total filter for metadata | curl |
https://api.stackexchange.com/2.3/answers/54321?site=mathoverflow&filter=total |
| Time | Status | Latency | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-23 10:30:30.202115 | 200 | 231ms | |
| 2026-03-23 09:23:56.365272 | 200 | 245ms | |
| 2026-03-23 09:03:58.101405 | 200 | 590ms |
| When | Old | New |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-23 09:23:56.365272 | b7e28723407b |
87bece152f0d |
| 2026-03-23 10:30:30.202115 | 87bece152f0d |
6d6c839df010 |