# Open Data

Under the **Open Data** section, there are 2 sections: MDS Data, and GBSF.

The Mobility Data Specification **(MDS Data)** is a set of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) focused on helping cities interact with companies who operate dockless scooters, bikes, and more. The purpose of MDS Data is to provide a standardized way for municipalities to observe and compare data from mobility service providers so they can express regulations in a machine-readable format.

The General Bikeshare Specification Feed **(GBSF)** is an open data standard for bikeshare systems that makes real-time data feeds in a uniform format that is publicly available online in a uniform format so that map and transportation based apps such as this one can easily incorporate this data into their platforms.

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## MDS

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For MDS, you'll need to generate an API key. To do this, select "Generate API Key". This will produce a string that will display as the "Basic Auth". You will need to provide the basic auth string as well as the URL (mds.movatic.co/)


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