Before you start
Before you begin, make sure you meet these prerequisites:- An API key (obtain one through our pricing page)
- Basic understanding of REST APIs
- Your preferred HTTP client (curl, Postman, etc.)
- Basic knowledge of JSON data format
Get started
1
Verify your API access
First, let’s verify that your API key works and the service is available:You should receive:
2
Check your subscription details
Check what event types are available to you:This shows your subscription status and available events:
3
Explore event fields
Before searching, let’s see what fields are available for a specific event type:This returns the fields you can use in your searches:
4
Search for events
Now let’s perform your first event search:This searches for recent large layoff events, with over 10,000 people affected,
from the last 24 hours. The response will include structured event data and
associated articles.
What’s next
Now that you’ve made your first API calls, you can:- Learn about Event types
- Explore API reference
- Set up event monitoring for your specific use case
Need help? Contact our support team at support@newscatcherapi.com