# Vela Breakout Ideas API

> List AI research ideas gaining or losing share of new papers, with who publishes on each.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/velabreakout/ideas
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/velabreakout/ideas#api

## Facts

- Provider: Vela Breakout
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/velabreakout/ideas`
- Price: $0.02 per call
- Capabilities: api, velabreakout, market trends
- Billing: pay per use from one SandBase balance; no provider account or subscription needed

## Call it

`POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/velabreakout/ideas` with `Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY` and the parameters as a JSON body.

| Parameter | Type | Required | Allowed values |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `direction` | string | yes | rising, fading |
| `limit` | integer | no |  |

## FAQ

### How do I use the Vela Breakout Ideas API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/velabreakout/ideas with your SandBase API key in the Authorization header (Bearer) and the parameters as a JSON body. You can also try it in the Playground on this page without writing code.

### How much does the Vela Breakout Ideas API cost?

$0.02 per call, billed from your SandBase balance. You are only charged for calls you make; there is no subscription.

### What parameters does the Vela Breakout Ideas API accept?

Required: direction (one of rising, fading). Optional: limit (integer). The Parameters table and the Playground on this page list every field.

### What does the Vela Breakout Ideas API return?

A JSON result. This endpoint runs asynchronously, so the response tells you how to fetch the finished result.

### Do I need a Vela Breakout developer account or API key?

No. Vela Breakout Ideas runs through SandBase, so one SandBase API key covers this endpoint and every other API and model in the catalog. You do not need to apply for Vela Breakout API access separately.

## README

### Vela Breakout Ideas

List AI research ideas gaining or losing share of new papers, with who publishes on each.