Real-Time Data Streaming API - Firehose

=====================================================

Overview

Firehose is a real-time data streaming API that allows users to stream web data in real-time. It is designed for agents and humans alike, providing a simple and powerful way to track and analyze web data.

Key Features

• Real-time Streaming: Server-sent events deliver data the moment it happens, eliminating the need for polling.
• Powerful Filtering: Create rules to filter exactly the data you need using Boolean operators and wildcards.
• Simple API: RESTful endpoints for managing rules and SSE for streaming.

Use Cases

• Financial News: Track earnings reports and market-moving news across major publications in real-time.
• Competitive Intel: Monitor competitors' websites and social media for changes and updates.
• Brand Monitoring: Track brand mentions and sentiment across the web.

Filtering Options

• Lucene Query Syntax: Use surgical precision to match specific data.
• Boolean Operators: Combine keywords with AND, OR, and NOT.
• Wildcards: Match any mention of a keyword.
• Exact Phrase Match: Search for exact phrases.
• Target Specific Sites: Filter by domain or page category.
• ML-Classified Content: Filter by page type.
• Date Ranges: Filter by publish time.

Integration

• AI Assistants: Create a key and install the Firehose skill in your AI assistant to set up taps, rules, and streaming from a single prompt.

Getting Started

• Sign up for free: Start streaming web data in minutes.
• Try Firehose: No credit card required during beta.