Overview
The API Playground is a visual interface that lets you test and explore our API without writing code.
It’s designed to help you understand:
How requests are structured
What responses look like
Which parameters affect the output
Sandbox mode (default)
By default, the Playground runs in sandbox mode (learn more).
In sandbox mode:
You can explore real API endpoints
The data looks realistic, but is randomized (±30%)
The data must not be used for analysis or decision-making
This is ideal for:
Proofs of concept
Prototypes
Demos
Understanding the API structure
Explore endpoints and prototype freely with sample data (±30% randomization).
Use it to validate structure, not data quality.
Accessing real data
If sandbox data is not sufficient, you can also:
Request free 14-day access for one zone
Explore real historical, real-time, or forecast data (depending on availability)
This is useful when you need to:
Validate behavior with real values
Test downstream calculations
Evaluate data fit for your use case
What the Playground is (and isn’t)
The Playground is:
A fast way to explore the API
A safe environment to learn and prototype
The Playground is not:
A replacement for production API access
A source of commercially usable sandbox data
Related articles
Understanding and using our API → Full documentation and references
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Pricing & quotes → Move from testing to production