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Compare Methods API

Runs one capability under two to seven values of one of its option fields (a method, an ayanamsha, a school) and returns every result side by side with the top-level fields that differ, e.g. Chara dasha by the standard rule and by K.N. Rao's.

  • POST /v1/utilities/compare-methods
  • 3 credits
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curl https://api.96astroapi.com/v1/utilities/compare-methods \  -H "Authorization: Bearer $ASTRO_API_KEY" \  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \  -d '{
      "capability": "chara-dasha",
      "field": "method",
      "values": [
        "standard",
        "kn_rao"
      ],
      "input": {
        "datetime": "1990-10-18T14:30:00",
        "timezone": "Asia/Kolkata",
        "latitude": 28.6139,
        "longitude": 77.209,
        "depth": "mahadasha"
      }
    }'

Overview

Runs one capability under two to seven values of one of its option fields (a method, an ayanamsha, a school) and returns every result side by side with the top-level fields that differ, e.g. Chara dasha by the standard rule and by K.N. Rao's.

Call it with POST /v1/utilities/compare-methods. Input: specific input. Output: JSON, as a direct response. Each successful call costs 3 credits.

  • POST /v1/utilities/compare-methods
  • 3 credits
  • Specific input

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Example response

Fields in dataMeasured from 3 real answers to different inputs: a required field was in every one.

  • capabilitystring
  • fieldstring
  • valuesarray of string
  • differing_fieldsarray of string
  • same_fieldsarray of string
  • runsarray of object
200Example response

Captured from the live engine with a sandbox key (so credits_used is 0) and trimmed: long arrays keep their first items and images are replaced by a placeholder.

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Request schema and every field: the Utilities reference.

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Compare Methods API: common questions

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01What does the Compare Methods API return?

Runs one capability under two to seven values of one of its option fields (a method, an ayanamsha, a school) and returns every result side by side with the top-level fields that differ, e.g. Chara dasha by the standard rule and by K.N. Rao's. The response's data object includes capability, field, values, differing_fields, same_fields and runs. See the reference for an example response.

02What input does Compare Methods need?

Specific input.

03How much does a Compare Methods call cost?

3 credits per successful call; a failed call is not charged. Plans and top-ups are on the pricing page.

04Can I try it before paying?

Yes. Every account gets sandbox keys and trial credits, so you can call it from your own code before choosing a plan.