# Intro

Epicollect5 provides an API to fetch data programmatically using some simple GET requests.

Responses are in `JSON` (default) or `CSV` format.

For simple uses, we provide you with the parameters and some pre-made endpoints to view in your browser (**public projects only**). [**More info**](/developers/api.md)**.**

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For private projects, you'll need to register your app before getting started.

A registered app is assigned a unique Client ID and Client Secret which will be used in the OAuth flow.

**The Client Secret must not be shared!**
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For advanced users, [**read our comprehensive guide here.**](https://developers.epicollect.net/)


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# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://docs.epicollect.net/developers/intro.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.