Skills API

Searchable database of 70000+ skills well-organized and categorized.

Highlights:
Get skills and training data
Provides skills metadata
Supports multiple skills formats
Offers APIs for developers
Scalable and fast skills retrieval

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About this Cloud Hub Solution:

The Skills API is a searchable database of over 70,000 skills, well-organized and categorized, making it a valuable resource for various applications. Here's a breakdown of the API's features and capabilities:

Key Features:

  • Searchable Database: The API allows you to search for skills by passing a search string as a parameter.
  • Partial Text Search: The API supports partial text search, making it suitable for typeahead textboxes and autocomplete functionality.
  • Categorized Skills: The database contains over 40,000 technical skills, as well as skills for various professions, including medical, logistics, marketing, finance, and more.
  • Simple API Interface: The API has a simple interface, requiring only a single parameter q for the search string, and an optional count parameter to control the number of results returned.

API Endpoints and Parameters:

  • Search Endpoint: The API has a single search endpoint that accepts GET requests.
  • q Parameter: Pass the search string as a value for the q parameter.
  • count Parameter: Optionally, pass a value for the count parameter to control the number of results returned (default is 10).

Example Request:

GET https://api.skills.com/skills?q=software+engineer&count=20

Response:

The API returns a JSON response containing an array of skill objects, each with the following properties:

ID: Unique identifier for the skill

Name: Name of the skill

Category: Category of the skill (e.g., technical, medical, etc.)

Description: Brief description of the skill

Use Cases:

  • Autocomplete and Typeahead: Use the Skills API to power autocomplete and typeahead functionality in your application, helping users find relevant skills quickly.
  • Skill-based Filtering: Use the API to filter candidates or employees based on their skills, making it easier to find the right person for a job or project.
  • Resume and Profile Enhancement: Enhance resumes and profiles by suggesting relevant skills and allowing users to add them to their profiles.
  • Job Posting and Matching: Use the API to suggest skills for job postings and match candidates with job openings based on their skills.

Code Snippet
[
  "Java",
  "JavaSE",
  "JavaOS",
  "Java2D",
  "Java3D",
  "Java 5",
  "JavaCC",
  "Java 6",
  "Java 1",
  "JavaFX"
]
App Type and Industry Use Cases

Take a look at the diverse range of application types and industries that can leverage this solution. Understanding these potential uses can help identify how this can integrate into different business models and digital solutions across various sectors.

Tech Stack Compatibility

We've outlined the compatible tech stacks for this solution, encompassing various development areas like frontend, backend, and database, alongside specific stack environments. This provides you with the crucial information needed for seamless integration into your preferred frameworks and programming environments.

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