The geo-data-api provides a simple way to generate a static JSON API for geographic data. This API includes information about countries, states, and cities. It is designed to work smoothly on any content delivery network (CDN). By transforming geographic datasets into a small, cacheable API, users can enjoy easy search capabilities for location-based queries.
Before you start, ensure your system meets these requirements:
- A device running Windows, macOS, or Linux.
- Internet access for downloading the application.
- Basic familiarity with file management on your device.
To get the latest version of the geo-data-api, visit this page to download: Geo Data API Releases.
- Click on the link above.
- On the Releases page, find the version you want to download.
- Click on the version number to go to the specific release page.
- Download the appropriate file for your operating system.
- Once the file is downloaded, locate it in your downloads folder.
- Double-click the file to install the application.
After you install the geo-data-api, follow these steps to begin using it:
- Open the Application: Double-click the geo-data-api icon to launch the application.
- Input Your Data: You can either upload a geographic data file or enter data directly into the app. The application supports widely-used formats such as CSV.
- Generate Your API: Click the "Generate API" button. The application will create a JSON file that you can host on any CDN.
- Search Capabilities: Use the search bar to find specific countries, states, or cities within your generated API.
- Static JSON API: Quickly generates a simple API for geographic data.
- Search Functionality: Easy to search for specific locations.
- CDN Ready: Your API can be hosted on any CDN.
- Multiple Formats Supported: Accepts various input formats to make data entry convenient.
This application covers the following topics:
- API: A simple interface for accessing geographic data.
- Cities, States, Countries: Detailed geographic data for various regions.
- Data Transformation: Easy conversion of datasets into a usable format.
- Caching: The generated APIs are cacheable, which improves loading times.
We welcome contributions! If you have ideas for features or improvements, feel free to submit your suggestions. You can open a discussion or request a feature on the project's GitHub page.
For further information, take a look at:
- Documentation on how to structure your data files.
- A guide on CDN integration.
- FAQ regarding common issues and troubleshooting.
If you need assistance, please reach out via the issues page on GitHub. Our community and maintainers are here to help you.
Remember to check the Releases page for updates and new features as they become available. Enjoy using the geo-data-api!