# Infochimps API Review

**Author:** kinlane  
**Canonical:** https://apievangelist.com/2010/12/10/infochimps-api-review/

[Infochimps](http://infochimps.com/) provides API access to large data sets including Twitter and census data. Its system also provides business intelligence on much of this data, including a Twitter influence ranking.

The [Infochimps API](http://api.infochimps.com/) delivers a RESTful API with a basic authentication using an application key. It provides a wide range of language kits including Ruby, Python, PHP and Command Line.

Building Blocks

**Technology**

*   RESTful API

**Documentation / Tools**

*   Dashboard
*   Quick Start
*   Documentation
*   SDK & Code Libraries
*   Pricing

**Support / Management**

*   FAQ

**Community**

*   Forum
*   Ideas

**Developer**

*   API Registration
*   Account Information
*   Ideas

**Partner**

*   Partner Showcase
*   Media Showcase