| Overview |
| Summary | U.S. political data lookup |
| Category | Government |
| Tags | government opensecrets |
| Date Added | 2008-08-21 |
| Description | The OpenSecrets API provides access to the data displayed on OpenSecrets.org. OpenSecrets performs research to track money in U.S. politics and its effect on elections and public policy. Use the API to access a politician's top contributors, personal financial disclosures for a politician, and more. |
| API Home Page | http://www.opensecrets.org/action/apis.php |
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| Protocol |
| Protocols | REST |
| Data Formats | XML, JSON |
| Service Endpoint | http://opensecrets.org/api |
| Functionality |
| API Groups | Members, Candidates |
| Example API Methods | /?method=memPFDprofile&year=2007&output=xml&apikey=1234 |
| Client Install Required | No |
| Security |
| Authentication Model | Via API key |
| SSL Support | No |
| Read-only Without Login | No |
| Support |
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| Signup and Licensing |
| Signup Requirements | OpenSecrets.org account to obtain API key |
| Developer Key Required | Yes |
| Account with Service Required | Yes |
| Commercial Licensing | Inquire at api@opensecrets.org |
| Provider | http://opensecrets.org |
| Non-Commercial Licensing | |
| Data Licensing | |
| Usage Fees | None |
| Usage Limits | None specified |
| Terms of Service | API Terms of Service |