Query structure
Data returned by the API can be filtered in the same way as stories returned in the web site search.
All the filters (search terms) available to a web site user are also available to an API consumer. In addition, the uri representing a web site search can be reused as an API search with minimal change.
For example, the uri for a search for stories tagged with "diabetes" is:
https://www.careopinion.ie/opinions?tag=diabetes
If you are using HTTP header authentication, then the uri for an API call to access the same set of stories is:
https://www.careopinion.ie/api/v2/opinions?tag=diabetes
If you require a complex search, you can create it first using the web site search, and then reuse it in an API call.
Available uri query parameters
There is a wide range of filtering parameteres (search terms) available. Many of them are documented in our help pages for search.
Please note that all incoming/outgoing datetime values will be in UTC.