Trakt

API

Comprehensive Movie & TV Show Data API

Overview

The Trakt API is a RESTful service providing metadata for movies/TV shows (details, ratings, cast, crew), user activity (watch history, watchlists), and trending content. Key endpoints include /movies/trending, /shows/{id}/seasons, and /users/{username}/watchlist. Responses are JSON-formatted. Use cases: Build watchlist apps, integrate with media centers like Kodi, track viewing progress, or create personalized content recommendations.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


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

Key Features

RESTful Architecture
JSON Response Format
OAuth 2.0 Authentication
Rich Metadata Access
User Activity Tracking
Trending Content Endpoints

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Trakt free to use?

Yes, Trakt offers a free tier with basic access and rate limits; premium plans unlock higher rate limits and advanced features like unlimited API calls.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes—you need to register an app to obtain OAuth credentials (client ID/secret) for authenticated requests; some public endpoints may require a client ID for rate limiting.

? What is the response format?

All API responses are in JSON format, providing structured, easy-to-parse data for movies, TV shows, user activity, and more.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Video

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Extensive Metadata Coverage
⊕ User-Centric Functionality
⊕ Well-Documented
⊕ Active Developer Community

Cons

⊖ Rate Limits on Free Tier
⊖ OAuth Required for User Data
⊖ Premium Subscription for Advanced Features