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About the CurseForge API

A popular request from day one was to create a well documented and formal API for CurseForge. In October 2021 we announced that this will soon be made available for the community, and with that it will retire the reverse-engineered documentation.

The API is a service we are committed to provide to the community to create new and improved tools as the modding environment grows.

CurseForge is more than a free-hosting-service, it’s a home for modding that offer moderation, monetization, author and user technical support, backend and server handling — and all of these are powered by a team of people fully committed to the modding concept, as well as Overwolf’s passion to make modding a viable profession, part of the creator economy.
We welcome additional feedback and questions, these help us constantly improve.

For API features and requests we would like to ask your assistance by making your suggestions public in the idea suggestion board for community discussion and voting.

How to Apply for an API Key

We're going to use the commonly used API system, which means API access will be granted to each requester as a unique key which can be generated after 3rd party developers submit an application. **This can be done through a form and reviewed by the Overwolf team.**The form covers contact information, project description, links and coursed, expected API use etc.

To complete the form also requires approving the 3rd Party Developers API Terms of Service.

Upon Overwolf review and approval, the unique key will be generated and the developer will be contacted via email.

What will our team look for in the application?

  • How it impacts on Authors’ earnings
  • How it affects CurseForge’s servers and CDN
  • How it takes Authors’ consent when it comes to third party distribution of their creations

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Summary
CurseForge is introducing a formal API to enhance the modding community, moving away from reverse-engineered documentation. Announced in October 2021, this API aims to support developers in creating better tools as the modding environment evolves. CurseForge is not just a free hosting service; it provides moderation, monetization, technical support, and server management, all backed by a dedicated team and Overwolf's commitment to making modding a viable profession. Developers interested in accessing the API must apply for a unique key through a specified form, which requires details about their project and approval of the API Terms of Service. The Overwolf team will review applications based on their potential impact on authors' earnings, server performance, and authors' consent regarding third-party distribution. Community feedback is encouraged to continuously improve the API and its features.