To use the API, users need to sign up and obtain an API key. The API accepts request parameters as either HTTP GET or HTTP POST. The API call specifies the data source URL, the columns, and the desired output type. The result is a structured JSON-encoded response. The API also allows creating a chart from a website for small tables. Users need a secret key to make an API call and credits to make an API call. The API also requires authentication for each API call and does not store data input. The output chart can be stored both temporarily and permanently.
Key takeaways:
- The ChartPixel API is a RESTful style API that allows users to create charts, insights and titles from their data. The API returns a JSON-encoded response and uses regular HTTP response codes for confirmation and authentication.
- The API offers a faster way to convert data into charts compared to the ChartPixel platform, with the ability to create specific charts given a set of predefined columns, filters, and other options.
- Users need to sign up and obtain an API key to use the ChartPixel API. The API key is used for authentication and should be kept secure.
- API calls require ChartPixel credits or a subscription. The API also has call limitations, with 10 per minute for unsubscribed users and 50 per minute for subscribed users.