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# Import Unclassified Data

> Accepts unstructured or semi-structured data from external systems for later
classification and processing into the workforce graph.

Each item may include optional hints (entity type, entity id), a creation timestamp,
a raw payload object, and free-form metadata.




## OpenAPI

````yaml post /import/unclassified
openapi: 3.0.3
info:
  title: Everday Import API
  version: 1.0.0
  description: >
    ## Import API

    This API allows organisations to send unclassified or semi-structured data
    from external systems

    (e.g. performance reviews, CVs, surveys) into Everday for later
    classification and processing

    into the workforce graph.


    - `POST /import/unclassified` submits one or more unclassified items for
    asynchronous processing.


    ### Base URL

    The API is hosted at:

    `https://api.ever.day`


    ### API Key Authentication

    To authenticate requests, include your API key in the `x-api-key` header of
    every request.
servers:
  - url: https://api.ever.day
security: []
paths:
  /import/unclassified:
    post:
      summary: Import Unclassified Data
      description: >
        Accepts unstructured or semi-structured data from external systems for
        later

        classification and processing into the workforce graph.


        Each item may include optional hints (entity type, entity id), a
        creation timestamp,

        a raw payload object, and free-form metadata.
      requestBody:
        required: true
        content:
          application/json:
            schema:
              $ref: '#/components/schemas/ImportUnclassifiedRequest'
      responses:
        '202':
          description: Import accepted for asynchronous processing.
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/ImportUnclassifiedResponse'
        '400':
          description: Invalid request parameters.
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/Error'
        '401':
          description: Unauthorized. API key is missing or invalid.
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/Error'
        '500':
          description: Internal server error.
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/Error'
      security:
        - apiKeyAuth: []
components:
  schemas:
    ImportUnclassifiedRequest:
      type: object
      description: Request payload for importing one or more unclassified items.
      properties:
        batchId:
          type: string
          description: Optional client-provided batch identifier to correlate imports.
          example: batch-2025-01-15-001
        topic:
          type: string
          description: >-
            High-level hint for the type of data, e.g. "performance_review",
            "cv", "survey".
          example: performance_review
        source:
          type: string
          description: External system name or identifier.
          example: workday
        items:
          type: array
          minItems: 1
          description: List of unclassified items to import.
          items:
            $ref: '#/components/schemas/UnclassifiedItem'
      required:
        - items
    ImportUnclassifiedResponse:
      type: object
      description: Response returned after the import request has been accepted.
      properties:
        message:
          type: string
          description: Confirmation message.
          example: Message received.
      required:
        - message
    Error:
      type: object
      properties:
        code:
          type: integer
          description: HTTP status code of the error.
          example: 400
        message:
          type: string
          description: Detailed error message explaining what went wrong.
          example: Invalid request payload.
    UnclassifiedItem:
      type: object
      description: Single unclassified item coming from an external system.
      properties:
        entityType:
          type: string
          description: >-
            Optional hint for the type of entity in your workforce graph (e.g.
            'person', 'team').
          example: person
        entityId:
          type: string
          description: >-
            Optional external identifier of the entity (e.g. employee number,
            team id).
          example: EMP-12345
        createdAt:
          type: string
          format: date-time
          description: Timestamp when this item was created in the source system.
          example: '2025-01-15T10:30:00Z'
        payload:
          type: object
          description: Raw unclassified data from the source system.
          additionalProperties: true
          example:
            reviewText: >-
              Dylan consistently exceeds expectations on delivery and
              collaboration.
            rating: 5
        metadata:
          type: object
          description: Free-form metadata for future use.
          additionalProperties: true
          example:
            reviewerId: MGR-999
            cycle: 2024-H2
  securitySchemes:
    apiKeyAuth:
      type: apiKey
      in: header
      name: x-api-key
      description: >
        Include your API key in the `x-api-key` header to authenticate requests.
        Each organisation

        is provided with a unique API key. If your key is lost or compromised,
        contact support to

        request a new one.

````