The table in this dataset was created in the context of the workshop “APIs for text-based digital editions” which was organized by Heidelberg University Library and Text+ and took place on September 25, 2025.
Based on brief explanations of the API design (endpoints, parameters, functionalities, formats, data types etc.), information on the development (status, version of the specification, documentation, available support channels etc.), and existing ecosystem components (reference implementations, validators, toolkits, etc.), it is intended to provide an overview of the mentioned API specifications and thus serve as an introduction and decision-making aid.
The current version includes the following API specifications:
Distributed Text Services (DTS)
UDT-ITF API
SHINE API
TextAPI
For inclusion of further API specifications or updates of the existing ones please contact the authors via the contact button; we're happy to expand the table.