Authorized Partner API Specification vs Ex Libris APIs
Both are solid Authentication & Authorization APIs. Choose based on your specific requirements.
Authorized Partner API Specification
To access files in user’s DigiLocker account from your application, you must first obtain user’s authorization.
Ex Libris APIs
For more information on how to use these APIs, including how to create an API key required for authentication, see [Alma REST APIs](https://developers.exlibrisgroup.com/alma/apis).
Authorized Partner API Specification
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
Ex Libris APIs
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | Authorized Partner API Specification | Ex Libris APIs |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Unknown |
When to use which?
Both Authorized Partner API Specification and Ex Libris APIs offer similar capabilities as Authentication & Authorization APIs. Review their documentation to find the best fit for your specific use case.