Get TIP Standard
Access the official TIP (Television Interface Practices) Standard resources to implement and support the broadcast industry’s automation framework.
Below you’ll find the latest versions of the TIP framework, API documentation, and security guidelines available through GitHub, Swaggerhub, and Google Docs. These resources are designed to simplify integration and ensure consistent, secure transactions across systems.
TIP release 6.0.0. (June 8, 2021) and prior TIP versions available from the links on this page.
- Framework 6.0.0. – this is an online Google Sheet and a key design product from collaboration with many industry participants.
- API Source 6.0.0. – this is an implementation of OpenAPI 3.0 containing JSON, XML API source and examples in GitHub.
- Swaggerhub 6.0.0. – this is a site to publish the TIP APIs and allow users to test the endpoints with a token issued by TIP.
- Data Model and API Implementation Guide – this is a Google Doc containing design explanations and recommended practices for implementers.
- API Security Guidelines For System Providers – this is a Google Doc containing general guidance from broadcasters for secure API implementation.
All recent released versions of the TIP standard are listed below:
- 6.0.0. Released 06/08/21 Framework GitHub Source Swaggerhub Docs
- 5.1.0. Released 08/13/20 Framework GitHub Source Swaggerhub Docs
- 5.0.0. Released 05/05/20 Framework GitHub Source Redoc Docs
- 4.2.0. Released 01/24/20 Framework GitHub Source Redoc Docs
Frontrow Advisory is the consulting company that manages the TIP standard and supports the industry participants with deployment. Contact TIPinitiative@frontrowadvisory.com.
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