---
title: "Start with the SDK"
description: "Choose a data path and make one request."
canonical_url: "https://gscdump.com/gscdump-sdk/guides/start"
last_updated: "2026-10-03T07:15:32.057Z"
---

# Start with the SDK

Choose where data comes from. A direct client calls Google or Bing with your Search Engine credential. A hosted client reads gscdump data with a server-held API key.

::table{tabindex="0"}
| Need                  | Guide                                                                |
| --------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Compare the paths     | [Choose access](/gscdump-sdk/guides/start/choose-access)             |
| Read hosted analytics | [Hosted first result](/gscdump-sdk/guides/start/hosted-first-result) |
| List Google Sites     | [Direct first result](/gscdump-sdk/guides/start/direct-first-result) |
::

See the [direct client](/gscdump-sdk/api/direct-client) or [hosted HTTP](/gscdump-sdk/api/hosted-http) reference for the full API surface.

## Sitemap

See the full [sitemap](/sitemap.md) for all pages.