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Changelog

All notable changes to the Matchstra API will be documented on this page.

[1.0.0] - 2025-01-02​

🎉 Initial Release​

The Matchstra API is now generally available!

Features:

  • PEP & Sanctions Screening endpoints
  • ID Verification with facial recognition
  • API key authentication
  • Rate limiting and quota management
  • Comprehensive documentation

Endpoints Available​

Screening:

  • POST /api/Screening/screen - Screen individuals and organizations
  • GET /api/Screening/list - List all screenings
  • GET /api/Screening/{id} - Get specific screening

ID Verification:

  • POST /api/IdVerification/verify - Verify ID documents with selfie
  • GET /api/IdVerification/list - List all verifications
  • GET /api/IdVerification/{id} - Get specific verification

Data Sources​

  • OFAC SDN (US sanctions)
  • UN Security Council sanctions
  • EU sanctions
  • UK HM Treasury sanctions
  • Canadian sanctions (Global Affairs Canada)
  • Interpol wanted persons
  • Global PEP databases

Supported Documents​

  • Passports (150+ countries)
  • Driver's licenses (US, Canada, UK, EU, Australia, and more)
  • National ID cards
  • Residence permits

Upcoming Features​

Coming Soon

The following features are planned for future releases:

Q1 2025​

Sandbox Environment

  • Test environment with mock data
  • Unlimited free testing
  • Predictable test responses

Staging Environment

  • Pre-production environment
  • Mirrors production configuration
  • Separate quota tracking

Pagination & Filtering

  • List endpoints with pagination
  • Filter by date range
  • Filter by status and type
  • Sorting options

Q2 2025​

Enhanced Screening

  • Adverse media screening
  • Enhanced due diligence (EDD)
  • Customizable risk scoring
  • Real-time watchlist updates

Batch Operations

  • Bulk screening endpoint
  • Bulk ID verification
  • Asynchronous processing
  • Progress tracking

Webhooks

  • Real-time notifications
  • Configurable events
  • Retry logic
  • Webhook signing

Q3 2025​

Advanced Analytics

  • Usage dashboards
  • Risk trend analysis
  • Compliance reporting
  • Export capabilities

Document Verification

  • Document authenticity checks
  • Tamper detection
  • Hologram and watermark verification
  • MRZ validation

Q4 2025​

Global Expansion

  • Additional country support
  • Localized data sources
  • Multi-language OCR
  • Regional compliance features

How to Stay Updated​

Subscribe to changelog updates:

  1. Email notifications: Configure in your dashboard settings
  2. RSS feed: Coming soon
  3. API changelog endpoint: Coming soon

Version History​

Versioning Scheme​

Matchstra uses semantic versioning (MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH):

  • MAJOR: Breaking changes (requires code updates)
  • MINOR: New features (backward compatible)
  • PATCH: Bug fixes and improvements

Current version: 1.0.0

Breaking Changes Policy​

We are committed to maintaining backward compatibility. Breaking changes will:

  1. Be announced 90 days in advance
  2. Include migration guides
  3. Provide temporary backward compatibility when possible
  4. Be versioned (e.g., v2 API endpoints)

Deprecation Notice​

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There are currently no deprecated features. When features are deprecated, they will be listed here with sunset dates.

Beta Features​

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Beta features are available for testing but not recommended for production use. They may change before general availability.

Current beta features: None

Request a Feature​

Have an idea for a new feature? We'd love to hear from you!

How to request:

  • Email: product@matchstra.ca
  • Dashboard: Use the feedback widget
  • Enterprise customers: Contact your account manager

Most requested features:

  1. Batch API operations
  2. Webhooks for async notifications
  3. Additional document types
  4. Custom risk models

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