Questions tagged [api]
API (or Application Programming Interface) is a set of routines and standards set by software for the use of its features for applications that do not intend to engage in the implementation details of software, but only use their services.
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Is there a way to render LaTEX/MathJax for Slack Chatting client (web or app)?
I have a workgroup that uses the Slack chatting app/website/destop version to communicate, and the desire to send usable mathematical expressions across to friends is something we'd like to do there. ...
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What is the difference between Invoke-WebRequest and Invoke-RestMethod?
I've been successfully using Invoke-WebRequest to post requests to a REST-based API from PowerShell.
Invoke-WebRequest -UseBasicParsing https://my-rest-api.com/endpoint -ContentType "application/json"...
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How do I find and kill a php loop (process)?
I have a php script that I have been developing which calls an external api within a loop. It is being tested on a VPS which is running LAMP on Debian. I noticed this morning that the api was not ...
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How is a WSD printer different from a non-WSD printer?
I installed my printer today (Epson Expression Photo XP-750) and I saw that Windows 7 was asking me to choose between two different printing devices, even thou they both belong to the same physical ...
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Can I retrieve and access a simple JSON object via HTTP in LibreOffice Calc?
I've located a web API resource that I'd like to access from LibreOffice Calc.
It returns a simple JSON/JavaScript object that's basically just a handful of name value pairs, one of which I want to ...
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How to trick programs into thinking they're running under 32-bit?
Basically I have 3 executables in my Windows 7 64-bit, those are:
Loader.exe -> This is a 32-bit exe
x86.exe -> This is a 32-bit exe
x64.exe -> This is a 64-bit exe
When Loader.exe starts it ...
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Does Linux support self-Encrypted Disk API?
In this article it is shown how easy it is to bypass BIOS ATA passphrases, and it ends with that using the disks self-Encryption Disk (SED) API from within the OS would not give a performance hit. On ...
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cURL example for accessing authenticated Kraken API
I've been trying to implement a client for Kraken private API (https://www.kraken.com/help/api) and because I've been running into some issues with that, I've been trying to access that same API with ...
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How to send automated SMS messages over the internet?
Does anyone know of a service that will send SMS messages over the internet, and can be automated?
Prefer service to:
Be free
Have an API freely available and highly modular
Be open source
Like ...
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McAfee API for ASP.Net
Is there any McAfee API [ or command line utility ] that can be integrated with ASP.Net to scan for viruses in uploaded files.
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I was about to ask the question in stackoverflow but thought ...
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Viewing Server-Sent Events in Firefox
SSE is a simple and straight-forward alternative to WebSockets when you need a one-way channel for events coming from the server.
In Chrome Dev Tools' Network tab, you can click the resource (url) ...
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Can I programmatically send email using my gmail account?
I have a gmail account.
Is there a Google API that allows me to log into this account and send emails?
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How to launch API documentation in browser from IntelliJ IDEA
I just downloaded IntelliJ IDEA and trying to do something usefull with it. I'm using scala plugin. It seems that IntelliJ downloads all libraries + javadocs mentioned in build.sbt project ...
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Search for text in all files in Atlassian Stash
Supposed I have a git repo managed by Atlassian Stash. Can I search all files in all project for a specific text? is there such a tool out there, already?
If not, do you think it would be build-able ...
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How can I make/receive phone calls with a modem on Linux? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How can I receive phone calls on a Linux server and script stuff depending on the numbers pressed?
This is related to my previous question (How can I receive phone calls on a ...
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Windows API Error 2 when installing MikTex 2.9
I am trying to install MikTex 2.9.3927 on Windows 7 x64. Very early in the installation process, I get a MikTex setup wizard error saying:
"Windows API Error 2: The system cannot find the file ...
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What is the name for google's information summary box (pic inside)? Is there an api to access it from a google search?
Example of what I'd like to access:
Just wondering if I could write something that'll query google with a search string and if the summary box returns, fetch only that, otherwise fetch the first few ...
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Chromium Portable is missing Google API-Key
I use Chromium Portable on Windows in an environment that does not save stuff beyond reboot. On every start of the program it complains about some missing API-Key (see screenshot in german). The learn-...
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What's a non-RESTful API called? [closed]
What would you call a non-RESTful API? I mean other than the different kinds of APIs that already do have a name (SOAP, GraphQL, etc.).
What would you call an API that you call with http://url.com?...
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REST API for Trac.Wiki
I wonder is there any kind of REST API for managing trac/wiki?
Googling helps to find something either quite updated or too raw (or both).
Searching this Stack, as well as friendly ones, also hasn't ...
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SDK/API barcode scanner without focus
Is there a USB barcode scanner/software that has an SDK/API that doesn't just use a keyboard emulator to input the data it scans? Like, when someone scans a barcode, have it process that information ...
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Is there a command-line API or scripting interface for Ubuntu One?
I've put some files on Ubuntu One, and amongst other things I'd like to be able to synchronise it from within Emacs, and script it with Python or Bash.
Is this possible?
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Find & Replace in blogger
(I just learnt that Yahoo are shutting down Geocities, this is a bummer as I used my account there to host two icons, in the days when Blogger didn't upload gifs. Now those two icons are referenced in ...
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Windows (8.1) API call for control-alt-shift+cancel from shutdown screen?
Explorer.exe crashed out on me without bringing the system entirely to its knees. This is not the first time this has happened. Basically I lose the Start Bar + taskbar + systray + desktop icons and ...
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Connecting to an UK only restricted API from a server overseas
I'm running/writing a little app that connects to an API that only allows UK traffic to access it. I'd like to run it on my web server which is hosted in the US. Is there some way I can make the API ...
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V4L2 and ALSA: Kernel SPI or User API?
I'm trying to understand what Video for linux and ALSA are (exactly), and I can't discern whether they're APIs for Linux application to use (the userspace) or if they are backend services that are ...
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Are Windows programs able to detect that my screen is off and change their behavior accordingly?
Sometimes when I play League of Legends I have to briefly leave for a brief period. I turn off my monitor connect리ed to my pc via HDMI then turn it back on when I come back. The League of Legends ...
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Google Chrome 64 / 67 different behavior for HTTP2
We are using WebAPI with angularJS in our application. With Chrome version 64 we can see H2/ HTTP2 protocol used, but after update i.e. Chrome 67, we can now see SPDY. What will be the reason for this ...
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how to order confluence pages via the api?
I'm uploading a few hundreds of pages to Confluence 5.3.1 (no option to upgrade right now) using a Python script talking to Confluence via JSON-RPC (Remote Confluence Methods and friends).
I need to ...
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How do I convert a .cdr file to .jpg using imagick API?
How do I convert a .cdr file to .jpg using imagick API? I have done conversion of .ai and .psd files, but .cdr file isn't working. What can I do to fix this problem?
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Why you cannot close the process of anti virus software from task manager in windows?
Is it because anti viurses runs in 'kernel mode' or do they have a special ACL?
I dind'nt find any thing on Google....
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Application is working fine when run manually, but when it is run from the task scheduler it doesn't work
That's it basically, when I run the app manually is able to find the files than it supposed to look for and work with them as it should, but when running from the task scheduler, even with my user, ...
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Zillow -> GetUpdatedPropertyDetails - Error 501: Protected data is unavailable through API [closed]
I have problem with Zillow API. GetDeepSearchResults and GetDeepComps return results properly, but GetUpdatedPropertyDetails returns an error 501.
Here is documentation:
GetUpdatedPropertyDetails ...
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In Windows, how can I get a list of all installed programs via script?
I'm trying to figure out how to get a list of all installed applications using a script. My O/S is Windows 7 x64.
I've found several purported mechanisms to generate a list of installed applications,...
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How do I post a file to pastebin or similar service from the command line?
I want to be able to paste from the command line to pastebin (or similar), but it seems that pastebinit doesn't work anymore:
THIS API HAS BEEN DISABLED. Please use Pastebin's new API. http://...
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Samsung 650TS large format touchscreen API support
A potential client is thinking of using a Samsung 650TS 65" touchscreen for a specific application, but other than "it connects to a PC via USB" I can't seem to find out anything about interfaces.
In ...
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Automatically find license of music
Is there some kind of database or online API that would enable me to automatically find the license for a certain music album?
I would like to legally share music with some friends, but my collection ...
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Create Github repository using command line + API
Please provide working code that creates a Github repository using the API.
I have tried different versions of the following:
curl 'https://api.github.com/users/repos?client_id= myusername&...
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How to batch-convert MS Word files from Letter page size to A4?
I have a bunch of MS Word 2010 documents and I need to convert them from Letter page size to A4. Is there a simple way to do that? Possibly some PowerShell script combined with some MS Word API?
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How could we use curl to send a GET request to an external API‽?
I am currently trying to use OneSignal REST API. I would like to use the GET method to invoke the View Apps operation:
I have tried to use PowerShell with the following command, using my own APP_ID:
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How does the download of Google Drive work?
Recently, I downloaded some files out of Google Drive, and it seems interesting that the download bar doesn't like any other cloud service.
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The Google Drive download file is the first one. Does ...
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How to schedule a URL-based API call in Windows?
I have this DNS dynamic service and I need to find a way to call the API to update my dynamic IP.
The URL that needs to be call is just a .php with some GET parameters.
Is there a way to do it in ...
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Update contact folder with Microsoft Graph API
I have some trouble with the new Microsoft API Graph.
I have a default folder of contacts in a generic Outlook profil.
I've already push it to all my users. Everyone one have a generic folder with 530 ...
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How can I configure Postman so that it uses HTTP instead of HTTPS when querying an API?
I use Postman on Microsoft Windows 10 to test some API. By default, it uses HTTPS when querying an API. How can I configure Postman so that it uses HTTP instead of HTTPS when querying an API?
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Google Drive API Connection Refused
I have a problem regarding uploading to Google Drive via the API.
I have 5 servers,
server 1-3 on digital ocean = successful upload
server 4 & 5 on local = failed upload
I get this error ...
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Communicate with Docker daemon on Windows
I want to use Docker API on Windows, but as far as I know, there are no socket files on Windows. On Linux, I can use /var/run/docker.sock, but how can I use Docker API on Windows?
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Listing all known deleted OS X accounts
Where can I find Applescript code or a PList to get deleted usernames as known to the OS itself, regardless of the file system's deletions?
Having to depend on folder hierarchies and backup disk ...
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How do I use an API to extract to CSV? [closed]
Sorry, I've tried reading up on it but I just don't understand any of it.
There is an organisation, ALISS.org, which has a section with their API that lets you interact with their database of local ...
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Where is github api reference?
I feel dumb, but I cannot find the GitHub API reference.
The https://docs.github.com/en/rest has a bunch of Guides, the "Getting started" mentions some "Rest API Reference Documentation&...
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Block specific API request system-wide
I'd like to block system-wide the request to the Graph API getting profile images from Graph that is using this url:
https://tasks.office.com/COMPANY.onmicrosoft.com/GraphApiV1/GetUserPhotoAsync
I'...