Open Data
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Open Data
Socrata
Access to Open Data from Governments, Non-profits and NGOs around the world.
Socrata API is a free Open Data API that requires OAuth authentication, is served over HTTPS and supports CORS, so it can be called from the browser.
- Authentication
- OAuth
- HTTPS
- Yes
- CORS
- Yes
- Category
- Open Data
Visit documentation ↗dev.socrata.com
About Socrata
- Provider
- Socrata
- Website
- dev.socrata.com ↗
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Socrata API FAQ
Who provides the Socrata API?
The Socrata API is provided by Socrata (dev.socrata.com).
Is the Socrata API free?
Yes. The Socrata API is listed in the Open Data category of the public-apis directory, which only includes APIs that are free or have a free tier. Check its documentation for rate limits and paid plans.
Does the Socrata API require an API key?
Yes. The Socrata API uses OAuth authentication, so you need to register for credentials before making requests.
Can I call the Socrata API from the browser?
Yes. The Socrata API supports CORS, so front-end JavaScript can call it directly.
Does the Socrata API support HTTPS?
Yes. The Socrata API is served over HTTPS, so it's safe to use in production.