# Dataset Explorer (API)

## 1. High-Level Overview

**Purpose:** Backend for **Dataset Explorer** — grid, detail, status PATCH, bulk status — `DATASET` policy; cross-ref `suite/_docs/09_dataset_explorer.md`.

**Architectural pattern:** Read-heavy + controlled writes on annotation status.

**Upstream dependencies:** Platform, shared annotation entities/status with Annotations REST.

**Downstream consumers:** Dataset Explorer UI.

## 2. Internal interfaces

`DatasetService`, `DatasetController` — `/dataset` routes.

## 3. External API

| Policy | Base |
|--------|------|
| `DATASET` | `/dataset` |

## 4. Modules included

`dataset-service`.