{
  "$schema": "https://json-schema.org/draft/2020-12/schema",
  "$id": "https://github.com/kinlane/reuters/json-schema/reuters-channel-schema.json",
  "title": "Reuters Connect Channel",
  "description": "A content channel from the Reuters Connect API representing a curated feed of editorial content. Channels are organized by category (text, images, video, graphics) and subscription level, providing access to content from Reuters and partner sources.",
  "type": "object",
  "required": [
    "alias",
    "category"
  ],
  "properties": {
    "alias": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "The unique alias identifier for the channel, used as a reference in API calls to retrieve items from this channel.",
      "examples": [
        "OLDEN",
        "RTRS_PIX",
        "RTRS_VID"
      ]
    },
    "description": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "A human-readable description of the channel content, explaining the editorial focus and type of content delivered."
    },
    "category": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "The content category of the channel, indicating the primary type of content delivered.",
      "enum": [
        "TXT",
        "PIX",
        "VID",
        "GFX",
        "CMP"
      ]
    },
    "lastUpdated": {
      "type": "string",
      "format": "date-time",
      "description": "The timestamp when the channel was last updated with new content, in ISO 8601 format."
    }
  }
}