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Frequently Asked Questions

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Parsing the API output

Can someone point me in the direction of a parser that can display the API output in html plz? Or a script someone is using.

I've tried XML/RSS parsers with no luck.

A simple onpage javascript parse would be great.

Lets start with content match as I should be able to figure out the code from there for the rest.

Thanks in advance.

-J

What blogging platforms can I use the plugin with?

The plugin is designed as an enhancement for WordPress.

How can the widget be configured to show related content for a specific blog entry?

When configuring the widget, select the 'Reference the page the widget is placed on' radio button. When the 'Get Code' button is clicked on you will notice the following section commented out in the displayed code.

 

Does the API make licensing claims to any submitted content?

No. Unlike other content driven API's, the SemanticHacker API makes no licensing claims or distribution claims to content that is submitted to the API.

How are calls to the API counted against the token?

The default number of API calls that can be made for a token is 20 thousand per 24 hour period. The 24 hour period resets at 12:00 am Eastern Standard Time. If your application requires more than 20 thousand calls to be made within a 24 hour period, please contact us to learn what additional call licensing options are available.

Is the Wikipedia widget supported by the new API

No. The Wikipedia widget that was provided in the original release of the API is no longer supported.

However, we have created an improved widget that provides the ability to display morecontent types as well as new customization options.

Does the API store or index submitted content?

The SemanticHacker API does not store within a database,  file system, or index any content that is submitted to the API.

Do I need a new token to use the new functionality?

If you had previously registered with SemanticHacker.com before this new release, your existing token can be used to access the new functionality. There is no need to re-register or request a new token.

How do I access the new site if I had registered with the old SemanticHacker.com site?

Your username and password that you had used when you signed up for the previous version of the SemanticHacker site will work with this new site. If you have any problems accessing this site, please contact us and we will resolve your account issue. Please include the following information when you send us an email:

  • Your API token
  • The email address you used when you originally signed up
  • Your contact information

Where can I find my API token?

The API token is created for an account once you register with the SemanticHacker site and is displayed on your account page detail once you login to SemanticHacker.com.