API archive entry · source-reported
AniList
Anime discovery & tracking
Other Anime APIs
These records share a directory category and are ordered by similarity of reported access facts. They are a shortlist, not proof of drop-in compatibility.
MyAnimeList
Anime and Manga Database and Community
OAuth · HTTPS reported · CORS Unknown
Shikimori
Anime discovery, tracking, forum, rates
OAuth · HTTPS reported · CORS Unknown
AniAPI
Anime discovery, streaming & syncing with trackers
OAuth · HTTPS reported · CORS Yes
Kitsu
Anime discovery platform
OAuth · HTTPS reported · CORS Yes
MangaDex
Manga Database and Community
API key · HTTPS reported · CORS Unknown
Mangapi
Translate manga pages from one language to another
API key · HTTPS reported · CORS Unknown
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Source reference
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