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What does LiveDirectory do?

LiveDirectory simply couples together a profile 'data path' with a callback notification URL. When the owner of the profile updates data, LiveDirectory will send an HTTP POST notification callback to a pre-configure URL.

Why should I use LiveDirectory

Build real-time, event-driven Internet applications/services based on real-world content.

How does it work?

Programatically 'subscribe' to any 'content profile' and receive real-time content change notifications.

Getting started

Simply browse the Profile Directory, find a profile/data item you are interested in and create a 'subscription'. Once this is done, you can write write any application you like that does something cool with the content.

LiveDirectory does the following:

  • Build real-time, event-driven Internet applications/services based on real-world content.
  • Programatically 'subscribe' to any 'content profile' and receive real-time content change notifications.
  • Simple RESTful API's make developing next generation web applications fast and painless.
  • All profile data is represented in 'JSON' format - standard, efficient with wide-spread programming languages support.