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TimescaleDB API

The TimescaleDB API provides developers with a free solution for handling time-series data seamlessly integrated within PostgreSQL, suitable for scalable analytics workflows.

Developed by Timescale

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RESTStyle
2.0Version
API Endpoints

Reference for available routes, request structures, and live examples.

Executes SQL queries on time-series database

Full Endpoint URL
http://localhost:5432/query
Implementation Example
curl -X POST 'http://localhost:5432/query' \
  -H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
Request Payload
{
  "query": "SELECT * FROM cpu_usage WHERE time > NOW() - INTERVAL '1 hour'"
}
Expected Response
{
  "results": [
    {
      "host": "server1",
      "time": "2023-07-18T14:00:00Z",
      "usage": 42.5
    }
  ]
}
Version:v2
Limit:100 queries/minute
Real-World Applications
  • Building real-time analytics dashboards for IoT dataOptimized Capability
  • Creating observability tools for monitoring application performanceOptimized Capability
  • Implementing time-series forecasting applications in financeOptimized Capability
  • Analyzing large volumes of historical data efficientlyOptimized Capability
Advantages
  • ✓ Seamless integration with PostgreSQL databases
  • ✓ High performance through automated partitioning and indexing
  • ✓ Supports real-time continuous aggregates for quick insights
  • ✓ Open-source with extensive community and documentation support
Limitations
  • ✗ Requires PostgreSQL setup which might add initial complexity
  • ✗ No native built-in authentication for API endpoints
  • ✗ REST API interface relies on third-party tools like PostgREST
  • ✗ Limited advanced security features without custom implementation

FAQs

API Specifications

2.0
Pricing Model
Open-source with optional managed cloud tier subscription
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
JSON
Supported Languages
6 Languages
SDK Support
Python, JavaScript, Go, Java, C#
Time to Hello World

15-30 minutes for PostgreSQL and TimescaleDB extension installation

Rate Limit

No specified rate limits; monitor usage per workload

Free Tier Usage

Open source and free to use with TimescaleDB extension; no usage caps for self-hosted environments.

Use Case: Best For

Developers building scalable time-series analytics and monitoring solutions

Not Recommended For

Applications requiring embedded managed authentication and complex API gateway functionality out-of-the-box

Resources

Documentation Official Website Pricing Details Postman Collection
#database#time-series

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