Pulse API

Always-current intelligence on what the world is talking about.

Pulse API continuously monitors public discourse to deliver structured insights on trending topics, public sentiment, and emerging narratives.

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Current Coverage: News outlets and publications worldwide. Social media platforms coming soon.

What You Get

Trending Subjects

Discover what people, companies, technologies, and topics are generating the most discussion right now. Each subject includes:

  • Mention frequency and trajectory
  • Aggregate sentiment (positive/negative/neutral)
  • Controversy score
  • Source distribution

Claims & Narratives

Track specific claims being made about any subject. Understand not just that something is being discussed, but what is being said:

  • Claim text and type (statement, opinion, prediction)
  • Sentiment score
  • Supporting source count
  • First and last seen timestamps

Sentiment Analysis

Get nuanced sentiment breakdowns for any subject over time:

  • Positive, negative, and neutral ratios
  • Sentiment trends over configurable time windows
  • Cross-platform sentiment comparison

Content Discovery

Access the underlying content driving trends:

  • Summaries and key excerpts
  • Publication timestamps
  • Platform and content type
  • Direct source URLs

Use Cases

Media Monitoring

Track brand mentions, competitor activity, and industry trends as they develop.

Research & Analysis

Understand public discourse on any topic. Identify emerging narratives before they become mainstream.

Content Strategy

Discover what topics are resonating right now. Find content gaps and trending angles.

Investment Intelligence

Monitor sentiment around companies, sectors, and financial instruments. Track claims about earnings, products, and leadership.

Crisis Detection

Early warning system for reputation issues. Detect negative sentiment spikes and track claim propagation.