> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.txcloud.thetekcircle.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Watchlist API

> AML/CFT screening against sanctions, PEP databases, and adverse media

The Watchlist API provides comprehensive AML/CFT screening against global sanctions lists, PEP databases, and adverse media sources.

## Key Features

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Sanctions Screening" icon="globe">
    Screen against OFAC, UN, EU, and 200+ global lists
  </Card>

  <Card title="PEP Database" icon="landmark">
    Identify Politically Exposed Persons
  </Card>

  <Card title="Adverse Media" icon="newspaper">
    Monitor negative news and media coverage
  </Card>

  <Card title="Ongoing Monitoring" icon="bell">
    Continuous monitoring with real-time alerts
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Base URL

```
https://api.txcloud.io/v1/watchlist
```

For testing, use the sandbox environment:

```
https://sandbox.api.txcloud.io/v1/watchlist
```

## Authentication

All requests require a Bearer token:

```bash theme={null}
curl https://api.txcloud.io/v1/watchlist/screen \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer txc_live_your_api_key"
```

## Quick Start

```javascript theme={null}
import TXCloud from '@txcloud/sdk';

const txcloud = new TXCloud('your_api_key');

const result = await txcloud.watchlist.screen({
  entity: {
    type: 'individual',
    name: 'John Doe',
    date_of_birth: '1980-01-15',
    nationality: 'US'
  },
  lists: ['sanctions', 'pep', 'adverse_media'],
  threshold: 0.85
});

console.log(result.status); // 'clear'
console.log(result.matches); // []
```

## Endpoints

| Method | Endpoint                          | Description               |
| ------ | --------------------------------- | ------------------------- |
| POST   | `/watchlist/screen`               | Screen an entity          |
| POST   | `/watchlist/screen/batch`         | Batch screening           |
| GET    | `/watchlist/screen/{id}`          | Get screening result      |
| POST   | `/watchlist/matches/{id}/resolve` | Resolve a match           |
| POST   | `/watchlist/monitor/subscribe`    | Subscribe to monitoring   |
| GET    | `/watchlist/lists`                | List available watchlists |