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collectie-overijssel

Search Overijssel civil registry records via the OpenArchieven API.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
Search Tags:#api#genealogy#openarchieven#overijssel#collectie-overijssel#civil-records
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rdeknijf/ai-genealogy-kit --skill collectie-overijssel
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: collectie-overijssel
Source: https://github.com/rdeknijf/ai-genealogy-kit/tree/main/.claude/skills/collectie-overijssel
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rdeknijf/ai-genealogy-kit --skill collectie-overijssel

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Overijssel researchers often need to locate civil registry records across many municipalities. This skill provides fast access to indexed BS records for Overijssel via the OpenArchieven JSON API, enabling targeted searches without manual browsing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • OpenArchieven API search across all Overijssel municipalities for BS births, marriages, and deaths.
  • No login required and supports filters like name, eventplace, period_start, period_end, and number_of_records.
  • Use Case: Locate records for the Knopers family across Overijssel and compile matched results.

Quick Start

Run the Collectie Overijssel skill to search for a surname across Overijssel civil records using the OpenArchieven API.

Frequently Asked Questions about collectie-overijssel

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I search Overijssel civil registry records via the OpenArchieven API?▼

Search Overijssel civil registry records via the OpenArchieven API by querying indexed BS records across all municipalities using parameters like name, eventplace, period_start, period_end, and number_of_records. No login is required.

Can I find pre-1811 church records for Overijssel using this API search?▼

No, you cannot find pre-1811 church records using this API search. The query targets indexed post-1811 civil registry (BS) records, and pre-1811 DTB church records for Overijssel are not indexed in the OpenArchieven API.

Do I need an account to search Overijssel civil records through OpenArchieven?▼

No, you do not need an account to search Overijssel civil records. The skill operates without login, directly accessing the OpenArchieven API with the archive set to hco to retrieve BS births, marriages, and deaths.

What search filters can I use to find family records across Overijssel municipalities?▼

Find family records across Overijssel municipalities using search filters including name, eventplace, period_start, period_end, and number_of_records. These parameters target indexed BS records via the OpenArchieven API.

How does the Collectie Overijssel skill locate birth and marriage records for a specific surname?▼

The Collectie Overijssel skill locates birth and marriage records for a specific surname by sending a query to the OpenArchieven API with archive=hco, matching your name parameter against indexed BS records across all Overijssel municipalities.

Are there limitations when searching for historical civil records across Overijssel?▼

A key limitation when searching historical civil records across Overijssel is that only post-1811 BS records are indexed. Pre-1811 DTB church records are excluded from the API, restricting searches to civil registry data only.

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