SHARE
APIFree open dataset API for research and scholarly activities
Overview
The SHARE API provides RESTful access to a free, open dataset of global research outputs and scholarly activities (preprints, publications, datasets, events). Key endpoints include /search for querying items with filters (type, institution, date range), /sources for contributing repositories, and /types for content categories. Responses are JSON-formatted with paginated results. Use cases: Researchers analyze scholarly trends, institutions monitor output impact, developers build discovery tools or citation trackers. No authentication is required, supporting open science initiatives.
Example Integration (JavaScript)
fetch('https://share.osf.io/api/v2/')
.then(res => res.json())
.then(data => console.log(data))
.catch(err => console.error(err)); Key Features
- RESTful API
- JSON response format
- No authentication required
- Advanced search filters
- Open scholarly dataset
Frequently Asked Questions
? Is SHARE API free to use?
Yes, SHARE API provides free, open access to its scholarly dataset without any cost.
? Does it require an API Key?
No, the SHARE API does not require an API key for public access to its dataset.
? What is the response format?
The SHARE API returns responses in JSON format, which is easy to parse for developers and researchers.
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Tool Info
Pros
- ⊕ Free and open access
- ⊕ Comprehensive research dataset coverage
Cons
- ⊖ Rate-limited requests
- ⊖ No official service level agreement (SLA)