Getting started with Eikon API in Python - first data pull

sooraj.soin

Hi,

I've just got myself set up with the Eikon API and am trying to pull some very simple data, link below:

http://emea1.apps.cp.thomsonreuters.com/cms/popout?pageId=uk-gas-stor-prompt-total&brickId=15&navid=10668&appHitsAppNameFromNav=Energy-Gas-United_Kingdom&metaFilterIdForPopOut=none

It's basically a table showing the capacity of UK gas storage.

Really dumb question but how do I write the code in Python to pull this? What are the steps I would take generally if I have a piece of information that I want to extract? What function would I use, how would I reference the data I am interested in?

Sorry for the basic Q - once I get myself up and running I'll figure it out.

nick.zincone

Hi @sooraj.soin

If you are new to the APIs for Eikon/Refinitiv Workspace, I would encourage you to look at the examples for the Refinitiv Data Library for Python as a guide to understand how to retrieve data. As a start, look at the Pricing snapshots and Fundamental & Reference data example.

Gurpreet

Hello @sooraj.soin,

The first step would be to follow the Quickstart and step-by-step Tutorial links at the top of this page to learn how to use the Eikon Data API.

After you have finished the quickstart and have a working environment, you can checkout the elaborate code samples here - https://github.com/search?q=org%3ARefinitiv-API-Samples+Eikon.

wasin.w

Hello @sooraj.soin

Just want to add more information about the Eikon Data API resources, there are step-by-step tutorials with videos on this Python Quants Video Tutorial Series link that should be helpful.