Developers
Use our API
The OpenDOAR development team is currently working to build a new API platform to support our users' needs.
This API platform will replace the legacy Sherpa Services API. All existing users of the legacy API have been migrated to the new API platform.
The new API platform can be accessed at https://api.openpolicyfinder.jisc.ac.uk
Detailed documentation on how to make queries to the new API platform can be found in our API documentation
To make requests to the API, users are required to have a valid, active API key. Information on how to obtain an API key for the new platform can be found in the How to request a new API key guide.
Note
On the Sherpa Services API, keys were passed in query parameters. On the new API platform, keys must be passed in request headers under the name `x-api-key`.
Note
We are currently NOT accepting requests for new API keys until the migration period for existing users is complete at the end of July 2026.
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