Socrata

Open Data

Access to Open Data from Governments, Non-profits and NGOs around the world

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📚 Documentation & Examples

Everything you need to integrate with Socrata

🚀 Quick Start Examples

Socrata Javascript Examplejavascript

// Socrata API Example
const response = await fetch('https://dev.socrata.com/', {
    method: 'GET',
    headers: {
        'Content-Type': 'application/json'
    }
});

const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);

Accessing a wealth of open data from governments, non-profits, and NGOs around the world is made easy with this powerful API. This tool enables developers and data enthusiasts to integrate vast datasets into their applications, facilitating improved decision-making and enhancing transparency. By tapping into diverse sources of information, users can harness valuable insights and drive impactful change in their respective sectors. With extensive documentation available, users can easily navigate through the API's capabilities, ensuring they can maximize the potential of open data resources.

Here are five key benefits of utilizing this API:

Access to a vast array of datasets from multiple organizations, promoting transparency and civic engagement.
Enhanced data analysis capabilities, allowing users to make informed decisions based on real-world information.
Streamlined integration with applications, enabling developers to enrich their projects with valuable data.
Regularly updated datasets ensure that users are working with the most current and relevant information available.
Support for various data formats and query options, making it flexible for different user needs and technical requirements.

Here’s a simple JavaScript code example for calling the API:

const fetch = require('node-fetch');

const apiUrl = 'https://data.yourgovernment.gov/api/data'; // Replace with the specific API endpoint you need

fetch(apiUrl)
  .then(response => response.json())
  .then(data => {
    console.log('Open Data:', data);
  })
  .catch(error => {
    console.error('Error fetching data:', error);
  });