We are preparing to release version 2 of the Rapleaf API, which will bring API functionality better in line with that of the Rapleaf website. You may have noticed that while Rapleaf profiles have steadily become richer with the addition of membership info and demographics, the API hasn’t kept up. With the release of v2, the API will now offer access to all 3 components of a user profile: reputation, demographics, and memberships. Additionally, the new API has been updated to conform better to REST standards, making better and clearer use of HTTP headers and status codes, and utilizing clearer URLs.

Rapleaf Privacy and the API
Rapleaf empowers people to manage their privacy on the web by alerting them to the public sources of personal information and by providing fine-grained control over which parts of their information are made available via the Rapleaf website. These privacy settings naturally apply to the API output as well, so lookups of email addresses via the API will yield the same information displayed via the website.

“Trustfuse” is now Rapleaf API v2
Some people may have heard the name “Project TrustFuse” to refer to the functionality provided in the new version of the Rapleaf API. As we prepare to release the v2 API more generally, we are making Project TrustFuse public by fully releasing our API.

Usage and Pricing
Performing lookups for reputational information is free of charge for all API consumers, just as it has been with earlier versions of the API. However, access to demographic and membership information via the API will only be available to partners who sign up with Rapleaf for premium access. This prospective revenue source is how we intend to build our business and support the Rapleaf service.

Availability
Available now: Rapleaf API v2 Documentation