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The DOI REST API allows programmatic access to DOI name resolution services using HTTP(S). A REST API request can be made by performing a standard HTTP GET. The API returns JSON.

The DOI REST API provides specifications for using the Handle System but avoids the need for users to address the Handle System directly and in depth. The API ensures the portability of any code written to address DOI System services and applications.

For technical details, see DOI REST API Request and Response Formats.

NOTE  In addition to Java, API libraries are available for Python, Perl, and C.