Large datasets repository of African open data
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"service_type": "platform",
"base_url": "https://africaopendata.org",
"auth_method": "none",
"auth_config": {},
"endpoints": [],
"pricing_model": {"type": "free", "details": {}},
"rate_limits": {},
"capabilities": ["dataset search", "dataset browsing", "dataset download", "data visualization", "API access"],
"raw_analysis": "openAFRICA is a large datasets repository focused on African open data, operated by Code for Africa. It is built on CKAN, an open-source data management platform, which means it likely exposes a standard CKAN API (e.g., /api/3/action/package_search) for programmatic access, even though not explicitly documented here. The platform is mature, with a well-established presence since around 2013, and is used by journalists, researchers, and civil society. It hosts over 1000 datasets covering topics like health, education, economy, and environment. Integrations include CKAN's native API and its web interface for browsing and downloading datasets in various formats (CSV, JSON, etc.). No authentication is required to access public datasets. Pricing is free, as it's a public repository. Rate limits are not specified but typical CKAN instances have some limits; not documented here. The platform is ideal for open data enthusiasts and analysts focused on Africa."
}1/3 tests passed
| Test | Endpoint | Status | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| website_uptime | GET / | 403 | 160ms |
| robots_txt | GET /robots.txt | 200 | 484ms |
| llms_txt | GET /llms.txt | 404 | 206ms |
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"overall": 38,
"dimensions": {
"token_efficiency": 6.0,
"first_try_success": 4.0,
"response_parseability": 7.0,
"error_clarity": 3.0,
"doc_quality": 2.0,
"auth_simplicity": 5.0,
"latency": 5.0,
"consistency": 5.0
},
"pricing_normalized": {
"type": "free",
"notes": "No pricing details provided; assume free tier available."
},
"issues": [
"Website returns 403 Forbidden with Cloudflare challenge, blocking direct agent access",
"No /llms.txt found (404), reducing machine-readable documentation",
"robots.txt restricts content collection based on signals, compliance complexity",
"First-try success hindered by Cloudflare human verification (no clear bypass)",
"Latency varies: 160ms for 403, 484ms for robots, 206ms for 404 — acceptable but Cloudflare overhead"
],
"recommendations": [
"Provide an API-friendly endpoint or alternative access method avoiding Cloudflare challenges",
"Create a dedicated /llms.txt with concise platform description, API docs, and data access instructions",
"Add status page and clear uptime documentation to improve consistency perception",
"Simplify onboarding with sign-in options like SSO or API key generation without browser interaction",
"Offer a structured data export or API reference to enhance response parseability"
]
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