This API is the downloadable version of the ESCO API, which can be installed locally on a computer or server and thus provides local access to the ESCO API. Compared with the use of the ESCO API hosted by the Commission, the advantage of installing the ESCO API locally is an increased performance and the independence from the availability of the service provided by the Commission.

The ESCO local API can be accessed from the download section by selecting the following filters:

• Version: Select your preferred version
• Content: Choose Local API
• Language: language-independent
• File type: zip

After selecting these filters, follow the subsequent steps on the portal. Accept the privacy statement for accessing ESCO, and you will be able to use the ESCO local API.