Access the OpenAIRE Graph
The OpenAIRE Graph can be queried through APIs, downloaded in bulk, or integrated into repository software. Use the table below to find the access method that fits what you want to do.
Choose how to access the Graph
| I want to… | Access method | Recommended for |
|---|---|---|
| Search, retrieve and analyse Graph records | Graph API | Developers, discovery services, research analytics and monitoring |
| Access the Graph using a standardised data model | SKG-IF API | Cross-SKG applications and interoperability |
| Query the complete Graph with SQL, without downloading it | Cloud access (Google BigQuery) | Large-scale analytics without local storage or processing infrastructure |
| Retrieve citations and links among research products | ScholeXplorer / Scholix API | Scholarly linking services and Scholix consumers |
| Download the complete Graph | Full Graph dataset | Large-scale analytics, research intelligence and local processing |
| Experiment with a manageable Graph dataset | Beginner's kit | Researchers, developers and first-time users |
| Access thematic or specialised datasets | Sub-graph datasets and other related datasets | Domain-specific analysis and applications |
| Receive metadata enrichments for repository records | Broker API | Repository managers, publishers and aggregators |
| Integrate funding and project metadata into repository software | DSpace / EPrints API | DSpace and EPrints installations |
Not sure where to start?
- Building an application? Start with the Graph API to search and retrieve research information programmatically, or send your first request with the API Quickstart.
- Analysing research information at scale? Query the complete Graph with SQL through Cloud access, see the guide to the Graph datasets, or start with the Beginner's kit.
- Managing a repository? Use the Broker API to receive metadata enrichments and improve your repository records.
For a short decision guide, see Which access method should I use?