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+# Getty Images API Ruby SDK
+
+## This codebase has ben retired as of 2025-04-11
+
+_The project has been archived and no new releases will be made. That means no 
+new features, no security updates and no bug fixes._
+
+## Introduction
+This SDK makes using the Getty Images [API](http://developers.gettyimages.com) easy. It handles credential management, makes HTTP requests and is written with a fluent style in mind. For more info about the API, see the [Documentation](https://developers.gettyimages.com/api/).
+
+* Search for images and videos from our extensive creative and editorial catalogs.
+* Get image and video metadata.
+* Download files using your Getty Images products (e.g., Editorial subscriptions, Easy Access, Thinkstock Subscriptions, and Image Packs).
+* Custom Request functionality that allows user to call any endpoint.
+
+## Help & Support
+
+* [Getty Images API](http://developers.gettyimages.com/)
+* [Issue Tracker](https://github.com/gettyimages/gettyimages-api_ruby/issues)
+
+## Getting started
+
+### Obtain an API Key
+
+If you don't already have an API key, fill out and submit the [contact form](http://engage.gettyimages.com/api-contact) to be connected to our Sales team.
+
+### Installing the ruby gem package
+
+The SDK is available as a [ruby gem](https://rubygems.org/gems/gettyimages-api) package. Install in your workspace with:
+```sh
+gem install gettyimages-api
+```
+
+## Examples
+
+### Search for one or more images
+
+```ruby
+require 'gettyimages-api'
+
+api_key = "API Key"
+api_secret = "API Secret"
+
+# create instance of the SDK
+apiClient = ApiClient.new(api_key, api_secret)
+result = apiClient
+    .search_images_creative()
+    .with_phrase("gorilla")
+    .with_fields(["artist", "id", "title"])
+    .with_exclude_nudity("true")
+    .with_page(2)
+    .with_page_size(5)
+    .execute()
+
+result["images"].each do | image |
+    puts "Id: #{image["id"]} Title: #{image["title"]}"
+end
+```
+
+### Get detailed information for one image
+
+```ruby
+require 'gettyimages-api'
+
+api_key = "API Key"
+api_secret = "API Secret"
+
+# create instance of the SDK
+apiClient = ApiClient.new(api_key, api_secret)
+result = apiClient
+    .images()
+    .with_id("ASSET_ID")
+    .execute()
+
+puts result
+```
+
+### Get detailed information for multiple images
+
+```ruby
+require 'gettyimages-api'
+
+api_key = "API Key"
+api_secret = "API Secret"
+
+# create instance of the SDK
+apiClient = ApiClient.new(api_key, api_secret)
+result = apiClient
+    .images()
+    .with_ids(["ASSET_ID_1", "ASSET_ID_2"])
+    .execute()
+
+result["images"].each do | image |
+    puts image
+end
+```
+
+### Download an image
+
+```ruby
+require 'gettyimages-api'
+
+api_key = "API Key"
+api_secret = "API Secret"
+
+# create instance of the SDK
+apiClient = ApiClient.new(api_key, api_secret)
+result = apiClient
+    .download_images()
+    .with_id("ASSET_ID")
+    .execute()
+
+puts result["uri"]
+```
+
+### Make a request using custom parameter and header
+
+```ruby
+apiClient = ApiClient.new(api_key, api_secret)
+result = apiClient
+    .search_images_creative()
+    .with_phrase("beach")
+    .with_custom_parameter("safe_search", "true")
+    .with_custom_header("gi-country-code", "CAN")
+    .execute()
+```
+
+### Use the custom request functionality for GET request with query parameters
+
+```ruby
+require 'gettyimages-api'
+
+api_key = "API Key"
+api_secret = "API Secret"
+
+# create instance of the SDK
+apiClient = ApiClient.new(api_key, api_secret)
+result = apiClient
+    .custom_request()
+    .with_method("GET")
+    .with_route("search/images")
+    .with_query_parameters({"phrase"=> "cat", "fields"=> ["artist", "id", "title"], "page" => 2})
+    .execute()
+
+result["images"].each do | image |
+    puts "Id: #{image["id"]} Title: #{image["title"]}"
+end
+```
+
+### Use the custom request functionality for POST request with body
+
+```ruby
+require 'gettyimages-api'
+
+api_key = "API Key"
+api_secret = "API Secret"
+
+# create instance of the SDK
+apiClient = ApiClient.new(api_key, api_secret)
+result = apiClient
+    .custom_request()
+    .with_method("POST")
+    .with_route("boards")
+    .with_body({"name"=> "Board Name", "description" => "Board Description"})
+    .execute()
+
+puts result["id"]
+```
+## Running Source Code
+_Source code is only needed if you would like to contribute to the project. Otherwise, use the [ruby gem](https://rubygems.org/gems/gettyimages-api)_
+
+### Requirements
+
+- Ruby version >= 3.0
+- [Bundler](http://bundler.io)
+
+Install bundler and all dependencies
+
+```sh
+gem install bundler
+bundle install
+```
+
+### Unit Tests
+
+To execute all unit tests:
+
+```sh
+rake
+```
+
+To run one unit test file:
+
+```sh
+ruby unit_tests/FILENAME.rb
+```