Access the Data
This page helps you understand the supported methods to access our data. You can retrieve data using the API or through several cloud-based data-share delivery options. Use this guide to select the method that best fits your workflow, integration, and storage requirements
We provide two primary methods to access data:
- API: For programmatic access and real-time integration.
- Data Shares: For bulk storage, cloud-native analytics, and managed data delivery.
Each method offers different capabilities depending on whether you need on-demand requests, scheduled updates, or direct access through your cloud environment.
Access Methods
1. Use the API
Use the API to retrieve data directly and integrate to your applications or products. This method is suited for real-time queries, automated workflows, or lightweight integrations.
Key Capabilities:
- Retrieve data on demand.
- Use filters and parameters to refine responses.
- Integrate with workflows using standard conventions.
The API is recommended when you want flexibility, rapid iteration, or granular control over your queries. You can explore our API reference for more information
2. Use Data Shares
Data Shares provide direct access to our datasets through your preferred cloud platforms or storage environments. This method is designed for teams that need scalable access, recurring updates, or cloud-native compute capabilities.
Supported Data Share Options
Amazon S3
Provides bulk data files in a secure object-storage environment.
Databricks
Allows you to query shared tables in a unified analytics workspace.
Google BigQuery
Enables SQL-based access with serverless analytics at scale.
Google Cloud Storage
Offers direct access to file-based datasets in your Google Cloud environment.
Microsoft Azure Blob Storage
Provides object storage for Azure-based workflows.
SFTP
Supports periodic or automated file transfers over a secure channel.
Snowflake
Provides direct warehouse access.
Snowflake Marketplace
Explore our data in the marketplace.
Databricks Marketplace
Browse our data in the marketplace.
You can find the schema definitions for our marketplace datasets here.
Choose the Right Method
| Requirement | Recommended Method |
|---|---|
| Programmatic, real-time access | API |
| Bulk or historical data delivery | Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, Microsoft Azure Blob Storage, SFTP |
| Cloud-native SQL workloads | Google BigQuery, Databricks, Snowflake |
| File-based ingestion from cloud storage | Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, Microsoft Azure Blob Storage |
| Marketplace | Snowflake Marketplace, Databricks Marketplace |
Updated 23 days ago
