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Ex Libris APIs vs Warrant

If you need a Authentication & Authorization API that's easy to integrate, go with Warrant.

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).

Warrant

APIs for authorization and access control

Ex Libris APIs

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported

Warrant

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
FeatureEx Libris APIsWarrant
AuthenticationapiKeyapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
CORSUnknownYes

When to use which?

Warrant works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.