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DataStream API

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Overview

An open access platform for sharing Canadian water quality data

DataStream is an open data API. Requests are authenticated with an API key. It is served over HTTPS and allows browser requests (CORS).

At a glance

Authentication
API key
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
Yes
Category
Open Data

Questions

Does the DataStream API need an API key?

Yes. The DataStream API uses API key authentication; the documentation explains how to get credentials.

Can I call the DataStream API from the browser?

Yes. The DataStream API sends CORS headers, so a web page can call it directly with fetch().

Does the DataStream API support HTTPS?

Yes, the DataStream API is served over HTTPS.

What are alternatives to the DataStream API?

Other Open Data APIs include Search Services, Wayback API, Wikipedia, Nasdaq Data Link, University of Oslo.

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Listed from public-apis database (MIT).