OSM API update a Business listing via API

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Hello,

i'm trying to update or post business listings via api to the Openstreetmap. However i haven't found any information regarding this topic.

So my question is: Which APi do i use and post or update to? Where can i find a documentation regarding the data fields.

For information on how to transfer the data: For example:

dict = {
name: somename,
street: somestreet,
hours: 1: 12:00-14:00, 2:14:00-16:00

}

thank you

cheers daniel

Answer 1

The OSM API described on the Wiki is the one you would use for any attempt at modifying existing OSM data or adding new data. There are also a couple of libraries in various programming languages that make talking to the API easier.

The opening hours syntax in your example is different from what is used in OSM (where day name abbreviations are used).

Please also note that OSM is not primarily a business directory. In the past, people adding business information have made all or some of the following mistakes:

adding objects in an automated fashion where data in OSM existed before, leading to duplication.
overwriting valid and surveyed data in OSM with something that came from an "official" data source but was incorrect.
hiding the source of the data - one "online visibility expert" created many OSM accounts in order to hide the fact that he was behind all these edits.
using data sources that are not license-compatible with OSM, for example: company has a list of their branches with addresses but not geo locations, service provider runs the addresses through Google to obtain locations, then adds them to OSM - this is a violation of Google's copyright or terms of use.
building mechanical processes that feed data into OSM but neglecting to read and respond to messages that the community sends in response to these edits, e.g. asking questions or criticising something.
adding "advertising" messages to OSM - see e.g. https://help.openstreetmap.org/questions/29078/how-to-add-the-tag-paymentbitcoinyes-in-an-openstreetmap-editor-for-the-coinmap for more.

Please do not repeat these mistakes.

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