# AirQo API reference

## AirQo API reference

- [Authentication](https://docs.airqo.net/airqo-rest-api-documentation/introduction/reference.md): With this API documentation, you can explore and interact with all the endpoints of the AirQo API.
- [Recent Measurements](https://docs.airqo.net/airqo-rest-api-documentation/api-endpoints/recent-measurements.md): Welcome to the Recent Measurements API, where you can access real-time air quality data seamlessly. This page provides detailed information on retrieving recent measurements.
- [Historical Measurements](https://docs.airqo.net/airqo-rest-api-documentation/api-endpoints/historical-measurements.md): Welcome to the Historical Measurements API, your gateway to accessing past air quality data. This page is designed to guide you through the process of retrieving historical measurements.
- [Forecasts](https://docs.airqo.net/airqo-rest-api-documentation/api-endpoints/forecasts.md): Explore the future of air quality with the Air Quality Forecasts API. This page is your guide to accessing daily and hourly forecasts, providing valuable insights into expected air quality conditions.
- [Metadata](https://docs.airqo.net/airqo-rest-api-documentation/api-endpoints/metadata.md): Simplify your experience with the Air Quality Metadata API, designed to provide seamless access to essential information. Explore the wealth of metadata through the following endpoints:
- [Reports](https://docs.airqo.net/airqo-rest-api-documentation/api-endpoints/reports.md): This section offers detailed insights into particulate matter (PM) concentrations, including annual averages, daily means, hourly measurements, and diurnal patterns.
- [Offline Storage](https://docs.airqo.net/airqo-rest-api-documentation/guidelines/offline-storage.md): The Binos Monitors have offline storage capabilities where the data is stored on SD cards. Below is the SD card data dictionary.
- [Pagination Guide](https://docs.airqo.net/airqo-rest-api-documentation/guidelines/pagination-guide.md): Pagination is a crucial aspect of efficiently navigating through large datasets using our API. This guide will help you understand how to utilise pagination effectively.
- [FAQs](https://docs.airqo.net/airqo-rest-api-documentation/guidelines/faqs.md): Welcome to the AirQo API FAQ page! Here, we've compiled a comprehensive list of frequently asked questions to assist you in navigating and utilizing our API effectively.
- [Code Samples](https://docs.airqo.net/airqo-rest-api-documentation/guidelines/code-samples.md): Welcome to our API Code Samples page! Below are examples demonstrating how to access our API using different programming languages.
- [Release Notes](https://docs.airqo.net/airqo-rest-api-documentation/guidelines/master.md): The AirQo API is regularly updated with new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements. You can specify which version of the API to load in the v parameter of the API request.


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