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Reuters Connect Channel

A content channel from the Reuters Connect API representing a curated feed of editorial content. Channels are organized by category (text, images, video, graphics) and subscription level, providing access to content from Reuters and partner sources.

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Properties

Name Type Description
alias string The unique alias identifier for the channel, used as a reference in API calls to retrieve items from this channel.
description string A human-readable description of the channel content, explaining the editorial focus and type of content delivered.
category string The content category of the channel, indicating the primary type of content delivered.
lastUpdated string The timestamp when the channel was last updated with new content, in ISO 8601 format.
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JSON Schema

reuters-channel-schema.json Raw ↑
{
  "$schema": "https://json-schema.org/draft/2020-12/schema",
  "$id": "https://github.com/kinlane/reuters/json-schema/reuters-channel-schema.json",
  "title": "Reuters Connect Channel",
  "description": "A content channel from the Reuters Connect API representing a curated feed of editorial content. Channels are organized by category (text, images, video, graphics) and subscription level, providing access to content from Reuters and partner sources.",
  "type": "object",
  "required": [
    "alias",
    "category"
  ],
  "properties": {
    "alias": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "The unique alias identifier for the channel, used as a reference in API calls to retrieve items from this channel.",
      "examples": [
        "OLDEN",
        "RTRS_PIX",
        "RTRS_VID"
      ]
    },
    "description": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "A human-readable description of the channel content, explaining the editorial focus and type of content delivered."
    },
    "category": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "The content category of the channel, indicating the primary type of content delivered.",
      "enum": [
        "TXT",
        "PIX",
        "VID",
        "GFX",
        "CMP"
      ]
    },
    "lastUpdated": {
      "type": "string",
      "format": "date-time",
      "description": "The timestamp when the channel was last updated with new content, in ISO 8601 format."
    }
  }
}