Public API Analysis
Foursquare APIs · Technical Review
A page per API covering purpose, inputs, outputs, example workflow and patent relationship.
Public documentation
Places API
High Observed AlignmentResolve coordinates or queries into venues with categories and chains.
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Geofences API
High Observed AlignmentDefine and evaluate venue, chain, category, radius and polygon geofences.
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Movement SDK Reference
High Observed AlignmentMobile SDK reference for visit detection, entry/exit and background operation.
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Place Search / Details
High Observed AlignmentRetrieve places near a coordinate or by identifier.
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Chain & Category Queries
High Observed AlignmentFilter or resolve places by brand chain or category taxonomy.
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Interface (limited public detail)
Audience Interfaces
Further Investigation RequiredWhere publicly documented, expose segment membership and targeting criteria.
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Interface (limited public detail)
Attribution Interfaces
Further Investigation RequiredWhere publicly documented, expose measurement of visits after exposure.
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Interface (limited public detail)
Studio Location Analytics
Further Investigation RequiredAnalyst workspace to explore movement, venue and audience data.
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