OS Downloads API

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Dataset information

Catalog

data.gov.uk

Country of origin

United Kingdom

Updated

Created

Available languages

English

Keywords

Geographical names, Buildings, Transport networks, Land cover, Elevation, Administrative units, Hydrography

Datasource

Official portal for European data link

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Dataset description

The OS Downloads API is a service that lets users automate the discovery and download of OS OpenData. In doing so it improves the accessibility of the OS OpenData products. Using the OS Downloads API, you can: - Discover which OS OpenData is available. - Automate the download of OS OpenData. - Request various coverage areas depending on the dataset. - Request various formats depending on the dataset. - Request metadata on available datasets including thumbnail images.

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All important information such as time of last update, license and other information are in response of each API call.

In case of major update that would not be compatible with previous version of API, we keep for 30 days both versions so you will have enough time to transfer to new version. We will inform you about the changes in advance by e-mail.

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