Introduction

There are 2 APIs for accessing Shodan:

• The REST API: provides methods to search Shodan, look up hosts, get summary information on queries and a variety of utility methods to make developing easier.
• The Streaming API: provides a raw, real-time feed of the data that Shodan is currently collecting. There are several feeds that can be subscribed to, but the data can't be searched or otherwise interacted with; it's a live feed of data meant for large-scale consumption of Shodan's information.