Hive’s Custom Search API is a cloud-based solution that enables organizations to build and manage custom libraries of images and videos, then search these libraries for visual matches to a query image or video. The API uses deep learning models to perform holistic, human-like perceptual comparisons, identifying not only exact duplicates but also manipulated or modified variants that traditional pixel-based methods may miss. Users can add or remove content from their private search indexes on demand, ensuring the database remains current. The API is designed for high-volume, real-time use, serving billions of API calls per month, and is easily integrated into applications with a single API call. Regular updates ensure ongoing performance improvements and feature additions.

Key Features

Human-like Visual Analysis Compares visual content holistically, not just pixel-by-pixel.

• Detects modified, manipulated, or augmented variants
• Catches subtle changes missed by traditional methods

Custom Library Management Allows users to build and maintain private search indexes.

• Add or remove images and videos on demand
• Keeps search libraries up to date

Comprehensive Format Support Accepts a wide range of image and video formats.

• Images: .jpg, .png, .webp, .gif
• Videos: .mp4, .webm, .avi, .flv, .mkv, .mpg, .wmv, .mov

Real-Time, Scalable Performance Handles high query volumes efficiently.

• Real-time responses for billions of API calls per month
• Suitable for enterprise-scale deployments

Actionable Results Returns detailed match information.

• Similarity scores for each match
• Customer-provided metadata for matched items

Simple API Integration Easy to deploy in any application.

• Single API call for predictions
• Developer-friendly endpoints

Proactive Updates Regularly improved for accuracy and new features.

• Keeps pace with evolving customer needs
• Adds commonly requested capabilities

Benefits

IP Protection and Compliance Automates detection of unauthorized content use.

• Identifies reposts and manipulated copies
• Supports copyright enforcement and brand protection

Operational Efficiency Reduces manual review workload.

• Automates large-scale content monitoring
• Enables rapid response to potential violations

Flexible and Up-to-Date Adapts to changing content libraries and requirements.

• On-demand index management
• Regular model and feature updates