The Index — public API

The Index · public API

Build on the data.

Read-only JSON, no key, CORS-open. Public board facts only — the same numbers anyone sees on the boards. Cite freely with a link.

Endpoints

Editions feed — per-metro aggregates + data dates
GET /report-card/feed.json

Metro board — a full ranking
GET /report-card/api/board/<metro>.json
metros: lexington-index · cincinnati-index · louisville-index · nashville-index · columbus-index · indianapolis-index

Rank lookup — one business by name (confident match only)
GET /report-card/api/rank.json?q=Business+Name

Rank changes — this edition's climbers named, declines counted per metro (never named)
GET /report-card/changes.json · RSS: /report-card/changes.rss

Scope & honesty

No engagement or follower data, no private contact details — public presence facts only. Recomputed each monthly edition. Chains excluded. Published by McLaren Visuals LLC; corrections xavier@mclarenvisuals.studio.

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