Hey everyone, I’m having trouble with the Wikimedia API. I’m trying to get data from their API, but I keep getting a ‘rest-read-denied’ error. It’s weird because I’ve set up an API key and I’m using it correctly (I think).
I’ve tried:
- Using the Authorization header with my access token
- Creating new API keys with different permissions
- Double-checking my headers with curl -v
When I don’t use the Authorization header, it works but I hit rate limits fast. With the header, I just get the error. I even tried the example from their docs, but no luck.
Here’s a simple example of what I’m doing:
import requests
url = 'https://api.wikimedia.org/core/v1/wikipedia/en/page/Moon/bare'
headers = {'Authorization': 'Bearer my_access_token_here'}
response = requests.get(url, headers=headers)
print(response.json())
This just gives me the ‘rest-read-denied’ error. Any ideas what I’m doing wrong? Thanks!
I encountered a similar issue with the Wikimedia API recently. One crucial step often overlooked is setting the correct ‘User-Agent’ header. Wikimedia requires this to identify your application. Try adding something like ‘User-Agent’: ‘YourAppName/1.0 ([email protected])’ to your headers.
Another point to consider is the scope of your access token. Ensure it has the necessary permissions for the specific API endpoint you’re accessing. You might need to review and adjust the scopes when creating your API key.
Lastly, double-check the API endpoint URL. Sometimes, slight variations in the URL structure can cause unexpected errors. Verify that you’re using the most up-to-date endpoint as per Wikimedia’s documentation.
I’ve dealt with this ‘rest-read-denied’ error before, and it can be a real pain. One thing that worked for me was clearing my browser cache and cookies. Sometimes old session data can interfere with API requests.
Also, have you tried using a different API endpoint? I found that some endpoints are more reliable than others. For example, I had better luck with the action API (api.php) than the REST API in some cases.
If all else fails, reaching out to Wikimedia’s support team might be worth a shot. They were surprisingly helpful when I had a persistent issue. Just be prepared to provide detailed logs and examples of your requests.
Remember to be patient - API troubleshooting can be a time-consuming process, but you’ll get there eventually!
hey flyingeagle, i’ve hit that error before. frustrating! have u tried using the ‘User-Agent’ header? wikimedia can be picky bout that. also, double-check ur access token’s expiration date. sometimes they expire n u gotta generate a new one. hope this helps!