Why did a feed file change size or filename?
Feed files can change in size or filename when Spur makes a planned change to a feed's publication — for example, an updated data source or schema version. If an automated ingestion process depends on a specific filename, use the documented stable download mechanism rather than relying on a fixed filename pattern. If a change looks unexpected, contact support with the feed name, version, and the date you noticed the difference.
Similar questions
What are the exact boundary semantics of the Anonymous +Residential Realtime feed's 5-minute window?
The window is inclusive of the start time and exclusive of the end time. For example, the file at /v2/anonymous-residential/realtime/<YYYYMMDD>/1300.json.gz covers detections from 12:55:00 up to and including 12:59:59 UTC — 13:00:00 is not included and appears in the next file (1305.json.gz) instead. When consuming consecutive 5-minute files, each detection belongs to exactly one file, so there's no gap or double-processing at the boundary between files.
What is the difference between the data feeds and the Context API?
Data feeds are slices of IP Context data designed for bulk ingestion — the most interesting subsets of Spur's data. The Context API is a hosted, queryable version of all of Spur's IP data.
When should I use the Exports API?
The Exports API is designed for environments where pre-processing isn't possible — for example, direct integration into a SIEM, IPS, or firewall. If you need full feed data, download the entire feed and perform your own transformation locally.
How do I verify the integrity of a downloaded feed file?
Checksum information is provided in the download response headers — look for a header such as x-goog-hash and use the algorithm and value it specifies to verify. Don't treat the ETag as an MD5 checksum; it isn't one.
How do I report a false positive or other error in feed data?
Search for the entity in the Spur Dashboard (https://app.spur.us) and use the Report button to submit a report.
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