Provided are a system and a method for providing contents using an open API. A contents storing unit stores at least one contents. An open API unit is common to upper applications on the basis of a wired network interface and provides an API that is a communication function realized as components. A communication capability providing unit combines the API with the contents selected by the contents provider, and adds a communication function to the contents on the basis of usable network resources. The contents providing unit provides contents in which a communication function is added.