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Resolve dataset DOIs and query research data metadata via DataCite
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# DataCite API Guide
## Overview
DataCite is a leading global DOI registration agency focused on research data. While CrossRef primarily handles DOIs for publications, DataCite specializes in assigning persistent identifiers to datasets, software, samples, instruments, and other research outputs. DataCite has registered over 50 million DOIs from thousands of data repositories worldwide.
The DataCite REST API provides access to metadata for all DataCite DOIs. It is essential for researchers and developers working with research data discovery, data citation, FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) data practices, and repository integration. The metadata follows the DataCite Metadata Schema, which is designed specifically for describing research data and includes fields for resource types, funding references, geolocation, and related identifiers.
The API is free, open, and requires no authentication. It returns JSON responses following the JSON:API specification, with robust filtering, faceting, and pagination support.
## Authentication
No authentication required. The DataCite API is fully open and free to use. No API key, registration, or email is needed. For write operations (DOI registration and metadata updates), authentication via DataCite member credentials is required, but read-only access is completely open.
