Luminate Developer Hub: API and data share documentation

Luminate Developer Hub: API and data share documentation

Query the CONNECT database or securely share large quantities of data with the Luminate Music API and Snowflake data sharing.  


See below for a brief introduction. But if you’re planning to use these tools, you’ll probably want to go straight to the Luminate Developer Hub.






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Music API access

The Luminate Music API allows users to make custom queries and retrieve information directly from the CONNECT database.


Complete API documentation is available at the Developer Hub: API endpoints, data filters, IDs, changelogs, user guides and other useful information. There’s even a virtual-sandbox API Reference to test queries and preview behavior.  


Read Getting Started with the Luminate Music API or browse all API material at docs.luminatedata.com.







Data sharing

We leverage the Snowflake platform to enable secure data sharing at scale. Snowflake data shares deliver permissioned, read-only views of tables stored in our database. 


Learn more in the Snowflake Onboarding Documentation section of the Developer Hub. 







Help and support 

At the risk of repeating ourselves: everything you need to know about the Music API and data sharing can be found in the Developer Hub. If you want help navigating the Developer Hub, can’t log in or have questions about your account, email help@luminatedata.com. 


API and Snowflake access both require subscriptions. To find out more, contact your Luminate account representative or use this form.







More to know

CONNECT platform overview and latest updates

Migrating from Music Connect 

Troubleshooting login and access issues




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