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viaNexus Data Platform API Reference

Welcome to our API reference documentation. Our API enables you to get financial data on-demand via REST calls or continuously via streams.

You can call the API in these ways:

The following examples show the API in action.

Example: Get a Stock Quote in your browser

URL: https://api.blueskyapi.com/v1/data/core/quote/aapl?token=YOUR_TOKEN

Here are the steps:

  1. Apply an API Token to the session. (Note: The Console lists tokens on the Home and API Tokens pages)
  2. Enter an endpoint URL in your browser. (Hint: click an example HTTP request URL in an endpoint reference page.)

The quote response appears!

Example: Get a Stock Quote via cURL

Getting the latest Apple stock quote via a cURL command.

Example Command: curl -X GET "https://api.blueskyapi.com/v1/data/core/quote/aapl?token=YOUR_TOKEN"

How can I start using the API?

You need a Free Trial or an account, and an API token.

Setup steps:

  1. Register a Free Trial or an account.

  2. Apply an API token from your account by doing this:

    • Click Apply Token (button in top right of this site)
    • Enter your token.

Congratulations! You can start calling any endpoints authorized with your Free Trial or your account.

Where can I browse the endpoints?

Browse the endpoints in the following sections:

Where can I learn more about financial data and the API?

These resources demonstrate the API fundamentals and dive deep into using the financial data:

  • API Basics: These articles explain fundamentals for using our REST API, including using our GET /data method and working with time series data.
Remember to register for a Free Trial or an account, and then apply one of your tokens to your session here.

Here are some more example requests:

In the navigation tree on the left, browse the endpoints and articles to get the data you want! Enjoy using our financial data!!