GET /sources/{id}
Summary: Get a single source
Operation ID: getSource
Auth: unknown
Operation ID: getSource
Auth: unknown
Description
Retrieve detailed information about a specific source using its OpenAlex ID or ISSN.
Parameters (1)
id
(string, path, required)
Source identifier (OpenAlex ID like S1983995261, or ISSN like issn:2167-8359)
Examples (2)
| Title | Type | URL | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get a single source | openapi-spec |
https://api.openalex.org/sources/S1983995261 |
|
| Get source by ISSN | doc_extracted |
https://api.openalex.org/sources/issn:0028-0836 |
Probe History
Status Codes
| Time | Status | Latency | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-23 09:27:27.564900 | 200 | 230ms | |
| 2026-03-22 21:04:15.991106 | 200 | 535ms |
Response Changes
| When | Old | New |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-23 09:27:27.564900 | b2002f29b9ee |
8806360f2dfe |