ASTMAPI

ASTMAPI is a term used to describe an application programming interface intended to provide programmatic access to ASTM International standards and related data. It is designed to enable software systems to search, retrieve, and integrate information about ASTM standards into engineering, manufacturing, and compliance workflows.

The API typically exposes endpoints for searching the standards catalog by designation, title, topic, or status; retrieving metadata for a given standard edition; and, where permitted, delivering the full text or approved extracts of a standard. Data commonly exposed includes standard number, title, edition date, status (active, withdrawn, or amended), scope, keywords, related documents, and citation formats. Document delivery may be restricted to licensed users or partner platforms, with access controlled through API keys, OAuth, or other authentication methods. Versioning and change history are often supported to track revisions and amendments.

Typical use cases include integrating ASTM standards into computer-aided design (CAD) or PLM systems, automating compliance checks in quality management software, supply chain integration, and building digital libraries for engineers. The API is usually consumed by enterprise applications, third-party software providers, and internal tooling to streamline access to authoritative standards data while protecting copyright and licensing terms.

Ownership and governance are typically handled by ASTM International or its authorized data partners; updates to the API align with new editions or amendments to standards and changes in licensing terms. Limitations include licensing restrictions, partial access to full texts, and the need to maintain data accuracy with standard revisions.