Contact
For questions about the API, data quality issues, or billing: Email: support@northaxiumdata.caCommon questions
How do I get an API key?
How do I get an API key?
Sign up at northaxiumdata.ca and open your dashboard. In the API key section, click Create API key and copy the key from the popup. The full key is only shown when it is created or refreshed. You can also try the API using the free demo key on the Authentication page — no account required.
What counts as a request?
What counts as a request?
Every authenticated call to any
/api/v1/* endpoint counts as one request against your monthly limit. The /health endpoint is unprotected and does not count. Rate limit consumption is tracked in the X-RateLimit-Remaining header on every response.How fresh is the data?
How fresh is the data?
Procurement and lobbying data refreshes weekly from source. Grants refresh quarterly. Building permits refresh daily to weekly depending on the municipality. See the Coverage page for full refresh frequencies by dataset.
I found a data quality issue — what should I do?
I found a data quality issue — what should I do?
Email support@northaxiumdata.ca with the endpoint, the query, and a description of the issue. Include the
record_id if you have it. Known constraints are documented on the Coverage page.Can I use NorthAxium Data with Claude?
Can I use NorthAxium Data with Claude?
Yes. The hosted MCP server lets Claude query NorthAxium Data in natural language through a custom connector. It is included on every NorthAxium Data tier and uses OAuth, so you do not need to paste an API key into Claude. See the MCP Server page for setup instructions.
Can I use NorthAxium Data with ChatGPT?
Can I use NorthAxium Data with ChatGPT?
Yes. Enable Developer mode under Settings → Security and login, then create a private plugin from chatgpt.com/plugins. Use
https://mcp.northaxiumdata.ca/mcp, select OAuth, and complete the NorthAxium Data sign-in flow. See the MCP Server page for the complete setup.Can I use NorthAxium Data with Cursor?
Can I use NorthAxium Data with Cursor?
Yes. Cursor can connect to the hosted MCP server as a remote MCP server. Add
https://mcp.northaxiumdata.ca/mcp in Cursor’s MCP settings or use the one-click install link on the MCP Server page, then complete the OAuth sign-in flow.Do you offer a free tier?
Do you offer a free tier?
Yes. The free plan includes 100 requests per month, with 25 requests per day and 5 requests per minute. It provides low-volume trial access to all datasets after you create an account — see Authentication.