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VIDWIRE
API

Integrate VidWire's footage marketplace into your newsroom workflow. Search, license, and download verified content programmatically.

Real-time Access

Get instant access to new verified footage as it's approved.

RESTful API

Clean, well-documented endpoints with JSON responses.

Secure Authentication

OAuth 2.0 and API key authentication options.

Webhook Support

Real-time notifications for new footage and bounty submissions.

ENDPOINTS

GET/api/footage
GET/api/footage/:id
POST/api/footage/:id/offer
GET/api/bounties
POST/api/bounties
GET/api/licenses
POST/api/webhooks

QUICK EXAMPLE

// Search for breaking news footage
const response = await fetch('https://api.vidwire.tv/api/footage', {
  headers: {
    'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  },
  method: 'GET',
  params: {
    category: 'breaking',
    location: 'Los Angeles',
    minResolution: '1080p',
    limit: 10
  }
});
const footage = await response.json();
// Returns array of matching footage with previews

RATE LIMITS

100
requests/min
Pay As You Go
1,000
requests/min
Pro Plan
Unlimited
requests/min
Enterprise

CLIENT LIBRARIES

JavaScript/TypeScriptAvailable
PythonAvailable
GoComing Soon

START BUILDING

Create an account to get your API keys and start integrating VidWire into your workflow.