Simkl

API

Comprehensive Movie, TV Show & Anime Data API

Overview

The Simkl API offers RESTful access to metadata for movies, TV shows, and anime—including titles, ratings, cast, episode lists, watch status, and user sync data. Key endpoints include search (by title/ID), media details, episode information, and watch progress sync. Responses are JSON-formatted. Ideal use cases: Build media trackers, recommendation engines, library management apps, or integrate watch status into streaming tools. It supports cross-platform sync and covers niche anime titles with detailed data.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://simkl.docs.apiary.io')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful Architecture
JSON Response Format
Movie/TV/Anime Metadata
Watch Status Sync
Search & Filter Endpoints

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Simkl free to use?

Simkl API offers a free tier with basic access to media metadata and sync features; advanced capabilities (like higher rate limits or commercial use) require a paid plan.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes, you need to register for an API key from Simkl to authenticate and make requests to the API.

? What is the response format?

All responses from the Simkl API are in JSON format, which is easy to parse and integrate with most programming languages.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Video

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Covers Niche Anime Titles
⊕ Detailed Media Data (Cast, Episodes, Ratings)
⊕ Well-Documented
⊕ Supports Watch Progress Sync

Cons

⊖ Requires API Key Authentication
⊖ Rate Limits on Free Tier
⊖ Premium Features for Commercial Use
⊖ Limited Data for Very Old Titles