I'm considering integrating my manuscript transcription software tightly with FamilySearch to look up and provide unique IDs for people and places.  (Although I wish it were possible, this is not something that can be done with sites like DBPedia because Wikipedia's notability requirement excludes most people who show up in genealogical records.)<br>
<br>I am concerned that FamilySearch may not be considered Open, however.  They have an excellent, free-as-in-beer API to their data, but you certainly can't download all their records and trees to set up your own database.  <br>
<br>What is the general perception of FamilySearch's openness among the community?<br><br>Their license agreement is here: <br><a href="https://devnet.familysearch.org/certification/affiliate-programs/familysearch-legal-agreements/APILicense.pdf">https://devnet.familysearch.org/certification/affiliate-programs/familysearch-legal-agreements/APILicense.pdf</a><br>
<br>Pardon me if this is considered off-topic.<br><br>Ben Brumfield<br>Austin, Texas<br>