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IGDB.com logo

IGDB.com

Video Game Database.

IGDB.com API is a free Games & Comics API that requires apiKey authentication, is served over HTTPS and has unconfirmed CORS support.

Authentication
apiKey
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
Unknown
Category
Games & Comics
Visit documentation ↗api-docs.igdb.com

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Provider
IGDB API docs
Website
api-docs.igdb.com ↗

Details from api-docs.igdb.com.

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IGDB.com API FAQ

Who provides the IGDB.com API?

The IGDB.com API is provided by IGDB API docs (api-docs.igdb.com).

Is the IGDB.com API free?

Yes. The IGDB.com API is listed in the Games & Comics category of the public-apis directory, which only includes APIs that are free or have a free tier. Check its documentation for rate limits and paid plans.

Does the IGDB.com API require an API key?

Yes. The IGDB.com API uses apiKey authentication, so you need to register for credentials before making requests.

Can I call the IGDB.com API from the browser?

CORS support for the IGDB.com API is unknown. Test a request from the browser, and fall back to a server-side call if it is blocked.

Does the IGDB.com API support HTTPS?

Yes. The IGDB.com API is served over HTTPS, so it's safe to use in production.