Yahoo YQL Rate Limits

Question

I'm a bit unsure about the Usage Information and Limits of Yahoo YQL.

• Per application limit (identified by your Access Key): 100,000 calls per day.
• Per IP limits: /v1/public/: 1,000 calls per hour; /v1/yql/: 10,000 calls per hour.

Do I require an application/access key for the /v1/public/ interface? None of the examples use one. If I don't need an application key and only access the /v1/public/ interface I only have do worry about the IP limits of 1,000 calls per hour, right?

Answer 1

Do I require an application/access key for the /v1/public/ interface?

No.

If I don't need an application key and only access the /v1/public/ interface I only have do worry about the IP limits of 1,000 calls per hour, right?

That is correct. Also bear in mind that if for whatever reason you need to go beyond those defined limits, just get in touch with the YQL team and they are happy to accommodate your needs.