Deprecation of XML-based Search API

Attention all OpenAIRE API Users!

Effective December 15, 2025, we will be discontinuing the old Search API.

Since the launch of our new Graph API in April 2025, we have been working towards providing you with a more lightweight, flexible, and efficient way to access data from OpenAIRE. The new API better meets the evolving needs of our clients and simplifies our infrastructure.

What's Changing:

1. Deprecated API: The old Search API (documented at https://graph.openaire.eu/docs/apis/search-api/) available at https://api.openaire.eu/search/ will be discontinued.

2. Recommended Migration: Please migrate to the Graph API (documented at https://graph.openaire.eu/docs/apis/graph-api/) available at https://api.openaire.eu/graph/

Why This Matters:

In April 2025, we released the Graph API, which provides JSON-formatted records and offers a more modern, flexible approach to data consumption. This transition simplifies our data provisioning workflow and infrastructure while delivering better service to you. Many of our users have already migrated to the Graph API.

Action Required:

We recommend that you migrate your applications to use the new Graph API as soon as possible. You have a two-month transition period until December 15, 2025.

Need Help?

If you have any questions or need assistance with the migration, please don't hesitate to contact our support team at https://graph.openaire.eu/helpdesk

Thank you for your continued support and understanding as we work to improve our services.