> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://v2.dataos.info/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://v2.dataos.info/concepts/foundations/activation/apis.md).

# APIs

Data Product API lets you build directly on top of any data product. Use it to discover semantic models, run queries, validate data quality, save and share perspectives, and track usage through one interface.

From a Data Product, select **Activate → APIs** to open **Build on the APIs**. From there, download the Postman collection or open the in-product API documentation.

<figure><img src="/files/sRccjaAurDbaIvUTwYLh" alt=""><figcaption><p>The Build on the APIs page with the Postman collection and API documentation.</p></figcaption></figure>

### What you can do

<table><thead><tr><th width="158.830078125">Capability</th><th>What it covers</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Metadata</strong></td><td>Inspect models, columns, semantic schema, and lineage.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Data Query</strong></td><td>Run SQL, Semantic REST, Semantic SQL, GraphQL, and metric queries.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Data Quality</strong></td><td>Review quality summaries and inspect rules.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Perspectives</strong></td><td>Save and share named query results.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Activity and adoption</strong></td><td>Track plans, runs, notifications, and followers.</td></tr></tbody></table>

### Start here

* [Getting Started](/concepts/foundations/activation/apis/getting-started.md) — Start querying a Data Product.
* [Concepts](/concepts/foundations/activation/apis/concepts.md) — Learn how authentication, request flow, and authorization work.
* [API Reference](/concepts/foundations/activation/apis/api-reference.md) — Find endpoint groups and detailed request behavior.
* [Recipes](/concepts/foundations/activation/apis/build-experience.md) — Use common integration patterns.

### Common next steps

* Need auth setup? Open [Authentication](/concepts/foundations/activation/apis/getting-started/authentication.md).
* Need query patterns? Open [Querying Data Products](/concepts/foundations/activation/apis/getting-started/querying-data-products.md).
* Need SDK help? Open [SDKs](/concepts/foundations/activation/apis/getting-started/sdks.md).
* Need response handling? Open [Error Codes](/concepts/foundations/activation/apis/getting-started/error-codes.md).

### Resources

* Use the in-product API documentation for live request and response examples.
* Use the Postman collection for ready-to-run requests.
* Use the SDK pages for Python and TypeScript client usage.


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