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Lichess API

OAuthHTTPSGames & Comics
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Overview

Access to all data of users, games, puzzles and etc on Lichess

Lichess is a games & comics API. Requests are authenticated with OAuth. It is served over HTTPS.

At a glance

Authentication
OAuth
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
Unknown
Category
Games & Comics

Questions

Does the Lichess API need an API key?

Yes. The Lichess API uses OAuth authentication; the documentation explains how to get credentials.

Does the Lichess API support HTTPS?

Yes, the Lichess API is served over HTTPS.

What are alternatives to the Lichess API?

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