Brazilian developer launches IP geolocation API with VPN detection and AI risk scoring

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A Brazilian developer has built and released IP Lookup In, a REST API that returns geolocation data, ISP details, timezone, local currency, and VPN or proxy detection from a single IP lookup call. The tool also features an AI-powered risk scoring endpoint that classifies IPs on a 0–100 scale and recommends actions such as ALLOW, CHALLENGE, or BLOCK. The developer created the service after finding that existing alternatives required multiple paid integrations to achieve the same combined functionality. A free tier is available offering 5,000 requests per month with no credit card required, while advanced features like risk scoring and batch lookups are available on paid plans. The API is priced in Brazilian reais, addressing a common pain point for local developers who face currency conversion costs with dollar-denominated services.

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