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genealogie-online-optimized

Retrieve Dutch family-tree data from Genealogie Online via its JSON API.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
Search Tags:#publications#genealogy#json-api#genealogie-online#family-trees#surname-search
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rdeknijf/ai-genealogy-kit --skill genealogie-online-optimized
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: genealogie-online-optimized
Source: https://github.com/rdeknijf/ai-genealogy-kit/tree/main/.claude/skills/genealogie-online
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rdeknijf/ai-genealogy-kit --skill genealogie-online-optimized

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Retrieve published Dutch family-tree data from Genealogie Online via its JSON API to uncover leads for genealogical research. This data source provides a supplementary view to primary records and supports discovery workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • JSON API access: query person records, publications, and metadata via the official endpoint.
  • Surname variant support: search across spelling variants (e.g., knijf, knijff, knijft) to maximize hit rate.
  • Bulk and per-person workflows: fetch result lists with pagination or retrieve individual person pages for detail.
  • Additional access methods: explore OAI-PMH for publications and CSV exports for bulk catalogs.

Quick Start

Query the API with a surname variant to fetch matching person records in JSON format.

Frequently Asked Questions about genealogie-online-optimized

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search Dutch family trees via the Genealogie Online JSON API?▼

Search Dutch family trees via Genealogie Online by querying its JSON search endpoint with output=json to retrieve published person records, publication metadata, and surname variants for genealogical research leads.

Can I find family tree records using surname spelling variants?▼

Yes, surname variant support allows searching across spelling variants like knijf, knijff, and knijft to maximize hit rates when querying Genealogie Online person records and family tree publications.

Does Genealogie Online API support pagination for bulk family tree searches?▼

Yes, the Genealogie Online JSON API supports pagination to fetch result lists in bulk for surname searches, and also supports per-person workflows to retrieve individual person pages for detailed genealogical data.

What happens if the Genealogie Online JSON API is unavailable?▼

If the Genealogie Online JSON API is unavailable, an HTML fallback is supported to maintain access to family tree data and continue retrieving person records and publication metadata for genealogical research.

Can I export bulk family tree catalogs from Genealogie Online?▼

Yes, you can explore OAI-PMH for publications and use CSV exports for bulk catalogs from Genealogie Online, providing additional access methods beyond the JSON search endpoint for family tree data retrieval.

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