Accessing licensed datasets
There are two ways to access your licensed datasets:
Ocean (S3-compatible API)
Section titled “Ocean (S3-compatible API)”Recommended for developers and large datasets
Ocean provides an S3-compatible API for accessing your licensed datasets programmatically. This method offers:
- High performance: Concurrent downloads and efficient streaming
- Developer-friendly: Works with existing S3 tools and libraries
- Scalable: Handles large datasets efficiently
- Flexible: Use AWS CLI, Python libraries, or any S3-compatible tool
SFTP Access
Section titled “SFTP Access”Traditional file transfer protocol
SFTP provides a familiar file transfer experience with:
- Simple browsing: Navigate datasets like a file system
- GUI support: Works with graphical SFTP clients
- Universal: Available on all operating systems
Choosing the Right Method
Section titled “Choosing the Right Method”Use Ocean when you need:
Section titled “Use Ocean when you need:”- Programmatic access to datasets in your applications with an S3 client
- High-performance downloads with concurrent connections
- Integration with existing S3-compatible tools and workflows
Use SFTP when you need:
Section titled “Use SFTP when you need:”- Simple file browsing and manual downloads
- GUI-based file transfer clients (WinSCP, FileZilla, etc.)
- One-time access to specific files
Need Help?
Section titled “Need Help?”Both methods require:
- Access to app.humannative.ai
- Your credentials
- A licensed dataset to access
For detailed setup instructions, follow the specific guides for your chosen method.