Windows Live Search API

Overview
Summary	Internet search
Category	Search
Tags	search
Date Reviewed	2007-03-30
Description	From their site: This API allows developers to programmatically submit queries and retrieve results from the Windows Live Search Engine using a SOAP API.
API Home Page	http://dev.live.com/livesearch/
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Protocol
Protocols	SOAP
WSDL	http://soap.search.msn.com/webservices.asmx?w ...
Data Formats	XSD XML
Service Endpoint
Functionality
API Groups	Address, Image, Result, SearchFlags, SourceRequest
Example API Methods	MSNSearchService.Search
Client Install Required	No
Security
Authentication Model	Application ID required
SSL Support	No
Read-only Without Login	No
Support
Vendor API Kits	.NET Class Library, C# and VB.NET examples
Community API Kits
API Blog	Blog
API Forum	Dev Forum
Developer Support
Signup and Licensing
Signup Requirements	Getting Started
Developer Key Required	Application ID required
Account with Service Required	Passport account required
Commercial Licensing	Commercial Licensing Inquiry Form
Provider
Non-Commercial Licensing	Yes, within usage limits
Data Licensing
Usage Fees	None
Usage Limits	10,000 queries per application per day
Terms of Service	API Terms of Service available in developer center

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