RAWG Video Games Database API
Video games database API for game search, metadata, stores, platforms, genres, screenshots, trailers, and release dates.
FreemiumGames & EntertainmentVideo Game Metadata
CLI Relevance
8
CLI Score Breakdown7/11 pts → 6/10
✗Official SDK on npm/pip0
✓Env var authentication (no browser OAuth)+2
✓Works in headless/CI environments+2
✗CLI tool available0
✓JSON response for piping/parsing+1
✓Docs have curl/CLI examples+1
✓Reasonable rate limits for scripted use+1
✗Machine-readable pricing (md/JSON/static)0
Quality
7
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"cliExperience":5,"setupDifficulty":1,"docsQuality":4,
"wouldRecommend":true,
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"workedHeadless":true,"sdkUsed":"openai",
"strengths":["Clean SDK","Good error messages"],
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is RAWG Video Games Database API and what does it do?▾
Video games database API for game search, metadata, stores, platforms, genres, screenshots, trailers, and release dates.
Is RAWG Video Games Database API good for CLI and AI agent use?▾
Yes, RAWG Video Games Database API scores 8/10 for CLI relevance, making it excellent for automated workflows and AI agents. It is categorised under Games & Entertainment.
How much does RAWG Video Games Database API cost?▾
RAWG Video Games Database API is freemium - it offers a free tier with paid plans for additional usage.
What category does RAWG Video Games Database API fall under?▾
RAWG Video Games Database API is listed under the Games & Entertainment category on CLIRank. Key capabilities include: search video games, retrieve game metadata, lookup games by platform, get game screenshots, get game trailers, find game stores, query RAWG games database.
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