Getting started
Development quickstart
Get your first API response in 5 minutes using Postman and Open Industrial Data—no admin setup required.
Use the API
Learn how to construct requests to access resources using the RESTful web API, including HTTP methods and versioning.
API versions
Understand API versioning, backwards compatibility policy, and the end-of-life schedule for API versions.
Set up Postman
Configure Postman for your CDF project with OIDC. Use after trying the quickstart with sample data.
Developer tools
Connect your development environment to Cognite’s documentation through MCP server and SKILL.md integration.
API reference
Browse the complete API reference documentation with detailed endpoint specifications.
API guides
Working with time series data
Aggregate, subscribe to, and visualize time series data using the CDF API.
Working with units
Standardize measurement data and enable seamless unit conversion.
Using AI features
Search, summarize, and ask questions about documents with AI-powered APIs.
Advanced querying
Filter, sort, and aggregate data across CDF resources with advanced query techniques.
Entity matching
Match entities from different source systems using machine learning.
Geospatial
Work with geospatial data grouped into feature types.
SDKs and toolkits
Software Development Kits
Access official SDKs for Python, JavaScript, and other languages to interact with the CDF API.
Identity and access management
Learn about authentication, authorization, and access control in Cognite Data Fusion.