About this API
datos.gob.cl is the official open-data portal of the Chilean Government, built on CKAN (the same software behind Poland's dane.gov.pl). The API lets you search and fetch datasets from Chilean public institutions and their metadata.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an API key?
No, the API is public and free — no registration, no key required.
What data does this API return?
Metadata and contents of Chilean Government datasets (CKAN) — title, description, organisation and resources.
Can this API be called directly from a browser?
Yes — the API returns a CORS header allowing calls from any domain, so it works directly from frontend code (hence the live "Try it" button above).
Who runs this API?
The Government of Chile. CKAN documentation: datos.gob.cl.