EDGAR Python guide

EDGAR API Python Guide

A Python guide for developers searching EDGAR API Python tutorial or examples before choosing between direct SEC.gov access and a hosted normalized filing API.

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GET /v1/sec/companies/search?q=apple&limit=10

import os
import requests

host = "https://sec-event-intelligence.p.rapidapi.com"
headers = {
    "x-rapidapi-host": "sec-event-intelligence.p.rapidapi.com",
    "x-rapidapi-key": os.environ["RAPIDAPI_KEY"],
}

search = requests.get(
    f"{host}/v1/sec/companies/search",
    headers=headers,
    params={"q": "apple", "limit": 10},
    timeout=20,
)
search.raise_for_status()

for company in search.json()["data"]:
    print(company["ticker"], company["cik"], company["name"])

Implementation Steps

This guide shows language-specific setup steps for calling the live SEC endpoints through the RapidAPI subscription path.

Use direct SEC.gov EDGAR APIs when the workflow needs raw source documents or exhibits.
Use this hosted Python path when the workflow needs company lookup, filing changes, and normalized JSON.
Store RAPIDAPI_KEY in the environment and keep the key out of source code.

Endpoints Used

Start with one polling endpoint and expand only after the response shape fits your workflow.

GET /v1/sec/companies/search
GET /v1/sec/company/{ticker}/profile
GET /v1/sec/company/{ticker}/filings

SDK FAQ

Is this an official SEC.gov EDGAR Python package?

No. It is a hosted API guide for normalized public SEC filing metadata. Direct SEC.gov APIs remain available for raw public source access.

When should I use direct EDGAR instead?

Use direct EDGAR when you need complete raw filings, exhibits, or a custom parser. Use this guide when you need application-ready metadata in Python.

Data infrastructure only. The SDK guides call public SEC filing data endpoints and do not provide investment advice, recommendations, ratings, or personalized financial guidance. The starter client file is available at /downloads/sec-event-intelligence-python-client.py.