StreamView API
Powerful REST API for developers to integrate video streaming capabilities
API Overview
Upload Videos
Programmatically upload and manage video content with full control over metadata and settings.
Stream Management
Control video playback, generate embed codes, and manage streaming configurations.
Analytics
Access detailed analytics data including views, engagement metrics, and performance insights.
User Management
Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls programmatically.
Documentation
Introduction
The StreamView API is a RESTful API that allows developers to integrate video streaming capabilities into their applications. Our API supports JSON requests and responses, making it easy to work with in any programming language.
Key Features:
- RESTful design with predictable URLs
- JSON request and response format
- OAuth 2.0 and API key authentication
- Comprehensive error handling
- Real-time webhooks for events
- Rate limiting with clear headers
Base URL:
https://api.streamview.com/v2
Authentication
StreamView API uses API keys for authentication. You can obtain your API key from your dashboard.
Authentication Methods:
API Key (Recommended)
Include your API key in the request headers:
Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY
Content-Type: application/jsonOAuth 2.0
For applications requiring user authorization:
Authorization: Bearer OAUTH_ACCESS_TOKEN
Content-Type: application/jsonSecurity Note
Keep your API keys secure and never expose them in client-side code. Use environment variables or secure key management systems.
Rate Limits
API requests are rate limited to ensure fair usage and system stability.
| Plan | Requests per Hour | Concurrent Uploads | Webhook Calls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | 1,000 | 2 | 100 |
| Pro | 10,000 | 10 | 1,000 |
| Business | 100,000 | 50 | 10,000 |
Rate Limit Headers:
X-RateLimit-Limit: 1000
X-RateLimit-Remaining: 999
X-RateLimit-Reset: 1640995200API Endpoints
Overview of all available endpoints organized by functionality.
Videos
Analytics
Users
Upload API
Upload videos using our multipart upload endpoint with progress tracking.
Upload a Video
curl -X POST https://api.streamview.com/v2/videos \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
-F "file=@video.mp4" \
-F "title=My Video Title" \
-F "description=Video description" \
-F "visibility=public"Response:
{
"id": "abc123",
"title": "My Video Title",
"status": "processing",
"upload_url": "https://uploads.streamview.com/abc123",
"created_at": "2025-06-15T10:30:00Z"
}Video Management
Comprehensive video management operations.
Get Video Details
GET /v2/videos/abc123
{
"id": "abc123",
"title": "My Video Title",
"description": "Video description",
"duration": 120,
"views": 1542,
"status": "ready",
"thumbnail": "https://cdn.streamview.com/thumbs/abc123.jpg",
"embed_url": "https://player.streamview.com/abc123",
"created_at": "2025-06-15T10:30:00Z"
}Analytics API
Access detailed analytics and performance metrics.
Get View Analytics
GET /v2/analytics/views?video_id=abc123&period=7d
{
"video_id": "abc123",
"period": "7d",
"total_views": 1542,
"unique_viewers": 1201,
"avg_watch_time": 85.4,
"daily_breakdown": [
{"date": "2025-06-15", "views": 245},
{"date": "2025-06-14", "views": 198}
]
}Webhooks
Real-time notifications for video processing and other events.
Available Events:
video.uploaded- Video upload completedvideo.processed- Video processing finishedvideo.failed- Video processing faileduser.subscription.changed- User subscription updated
Webhook Payload Example
{
"event": "video.processed",
"data": {
"id": "abc123",
"title": "My Video Title",
"status": "ready",
"processing_time": 45
},
"timestamp": "2025-06-15T10:35:00Z"
}Error Handling
Understanding API error responses and status codes.
Common Error Codes:
Bad Request
Invalid request parameters
Unauthorized
Invalid or missing API key
Forbidden
Insufficient permissions
Too Many Requests
Rate limit exceeded
Error Response Format
{
"error": {
"code": "INVALID_PARAMETER",
"message": "The 'title' parameter is required",
"details": {
"parameter": "title",
"location": "body"
}
}
}SDKs & Libraries
Official SDKs and community libraries for popular programming languages.
JavaScript/Node.js
Official SDK for JavaScript and Node.js applications
npm install @streamview/api
Python
Python SDK with full API coverage
pip install streamview-api
PHP
PHP library for easy integration
composer require streamview/api
Go
Go package for high-performance applications
go get github.com/streamview/go-api