Can I use this API for commercial purposes?
Yes, you can.
Does the VK API offer content filtering?
The data in our VK Search API can be filtered on keywords, time periods, type of events, type of attachments, authors, etc. All available search query parameters are described in our documentation on app.twingly.com.
What kind of metadata does the API provide for each post?
Apart from the title and text of each post, we also provide timestamp, language, post link, image links, etc.
Do I need an API key or authentication to access the service?
Yes, you get your API key by signing up on app.twingly.com.
Is there a sandbox or testing environment?
Yes. On app.twingly.com it is possible to test queries and search in our data directly in the browser.
Is there rate limiting or usage quotas?
Yes. The VK Search API is limited to 5 requests per second and API key. Trial customers get 100 free requests, whereas the usage quota for paying customers can be tailored to the customer’s needs.
What methods and data formats does the VK API support?
In the VK Search API, all queries are passed to a single search endpoint that accepts POST requests with JSON bodies and responds with JSON.
Is there any documentation or example requests available?
Documentation with example requests is available on app.twingly.com.
What is the API's uptime and reliability history?
Our API's historical uptime can be found on our status page: https://status.twingly.com/.
Is there technical support or a developer community for assistance?
Yes. The Forum Search API has an easily accessible support form available to users logged into our platform. You can also always reach out to support@twingly.com.
Is there an API versioning strategy in place?
We implement updates to our API seamlessly to avoid breaking changes. Changelogs for all our APIs can be found at app.twingly.com.
