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The Geni API

Geni's API provides simple access to our core genealogy features. Our goal is to empower developers to create new applications for our rich dataset.

Resources

Platform Developer Tools: Dashboard
Documentation for developers.
To register an application, visit geni.com/platform/developer/apps. Note: if the application is a desktop app, the callback URL can be any URL, such as the official website for the application.
To get the latest information about the API, including rate limiting or other service changes, follow thegeniapi on twitter.
For questions, or to discuss the Geni API with other developers, visit the discussions section or the project discussions.
Account settings: your approved applications