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# REST API reference
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You can use REST APIs for most operations in OpenSearch. In this reference, we provide a description of the API, and details that include the paths and HTTP methods, supported parameters, and example requests and responses.
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Most REST APIs supported by OpenSearch are included in this reference. If you know of any that are missing, feel free to enter feedback or submit a pull request.
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