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What is GDELT Cloud?

GDELT Cloud provides instant access to the world’s largest open database of human society through a powerful API and AI-powered tools. Query 30 days of rolling GDELT event data, create custom alerts, and analyze global events with natural language.

Research Agent

Ask questions about global events in plain English and get instant insights powered by AI.

Custom Alerts

Monitor specific events, actors, or regions and receive email notifications when matches occur.

REST API

Programmatic access to GDELT data with authentication via session or API keys.

MCP Server

Connect AI agents directly to GDELT data using the Model Context Protocol.

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Key Features

Access the most recent 30 days of GDELT events and GKG (Global Knowledge Graph) data with 15-minute update frequency.
Lightning-fast queries powered by GDELT Cloud infrastructure with optimized schemas and materialized views.
Natural language to SQL translation using advanced LLMs for intuitive data exploration.
Multiple authentication methods including session auth and API keys for programmatic access.

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Get Started

1

Create an account

Sign up at gdeltcloud.com/auth/sign-up to get started with a free account.
2

Explore the dashboard

Use the Research Agent to ask questions about global events or browse recent data.
3

Create your first alert

Set up custom alerts to monitor events that matter to you.
4

Generate an API key

For programmatic access, generate an API key from your dashboard settings.

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Use Cases

Conflict Monitoring

Track protests, military actions, and diplomatic events in real-time across any region.

Media Analysis

Analyze news coverage patterns, sentiment, and themes across global media sources.

Risk Assessment

Monitor geopolitical risks, social unrest, and emerging conflicts for business intelligence.

Academic Research

Access structured event data for social science, political science, and international relations research.

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What’s Next?

Quickstart Guide

Follow our quickstart guide to make your first query in under 5 minutes.
GDELT Data License: All GDELT data is freely available for research and analysis. GDELT Cloud provides infrastructure and tools to make this data more accessible.