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What is a Public Silo?

A Public Silo in JSONsilo is a storage solution for your JSON files that allows unrestricted access to anyone with the link. Public silos are ideal for sharing non-sensitive data with a wide audience, as they do not require any authentication or access keys.

Key Features of Public Silos

  • Easy Sharing: Share your JSON files with anyone by simply providing the link.
  • No Authentication Required: Public silos do not require users to authenticate or provide access keys.

Unsupported Features

  • Query and Search: Advanced querying and searching capabilities are not available for public silos.

Use Cases

  • Public APIs: Use public silos to store JSON data for public APIs that do not require authentication.
  • Open Data: Share open data sets with the community without any access restrictions.
  • Collaboration: Facilitate collaboration by allowing team members to access shared JSON files without barriers.
  • Documentation: Host JSON files for documentation purposes that need to be easily accessible to users.

How to Create a Public Silo

To create a public silo, follow these steps:
  1. Navigate to the Silos dashboard in JSONsilo console.
  2. Click on the “Create new Silo” button.
  3. Select the “Public” option in the access field.
  4. Click “Next: Add JSON Data” button to proceed.
  5. Upload or create your JSON file using the JSON Editor.
  6. Save the silo to generate a unique URL.

Accessing a Public Silo

For public silos, you can access the JSON file directly without any authentication headers.

Rate Limits

Public silos have the same rate limits as private silos depending on your subscription plan.