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

# Where Decisions Are Available

> Which Shovels plans include Decisions, how decisions coverage compares to permits, and where to learn more.

Shovels Decisions are available through the API to every account. This article covers plan access and coverage.

<Info>
  Decisions are currently in **beta**. For the full story behind the dataset and what's ahead, read the [Decisions API launch announcement](https://www.shovels.ai/blog/decisions-api-launch/).
</Info>

## Plan Access

| Plan               | Decisions Access                                           |
| ------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------- |
| **API free trial** | Included—query the decisions endpoints with your trial key |
| **API paid plans** | Included at no additional charge                           |

If you have an API key, you can query the [Search Decisions](/docs/knowledge-base/api/decisions/searching-decisions) and [Get Decisions By ID](/docs/knowledge-base/api/decisions/decisions-by-id) endpoints today.

## Coverage

At launch, Decisions covered 600+ cities and nearly 200,000 decision records, roughly half of the jurisdictions where Shovels has permit coverage. Coverage continues to expand toward parity with permit data.

<Info>
  Because coverage varies by jurisdiction, a geography with permit data may not yet have decision data. Check the [Coverage Dashboard](https://www.shovels.ai/coverage) for the latest.
</Info>

## Other Access Methods

Decisions are available through the Shovels API. For questions about bulk or enterprise access, see the [launch announcement](https://www.shovels.ai/blog/decisions-api-launch/) or [contact sales](https://www.shovels.ai/contact).

## Related Articles

* [How to search for decisions](/docs/knowledge-base/api/decisions/searching-decisions)
* [Get decisions by ID](/docs/knowledge-base/api/decisions/decisions-by-id)
* [What are Shovels Decisions?](/docs/knowledge-base/data/decisions/overview)