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How to Use Geometry Dash API
Developer guide for integrating with Geometry Dash servers and level data.
API Overview
Geometry Dash uses HTTP-based APIs for level downloads, user profiles, and leaderboards. Understanding the endpoints and data formats is crucial for integration.
Authentication & Endpoints
Most API calls don't require authentication, but some features need valid user credentials. Key endpoints include level search, user data, and daily level information.
Level Data Format
Levels are returned in a compressed, encoded format. You'll need to decode Base64 and decompress Zlib data to access readable level information.
Rate Limiting & Best Practices
Respect rate limits to avoid IP bans, cache responses when possible, handle errors gracefully, and always test with a small dataset first.
Example Implementation
Use HTTP libraries in your preferred language, implement proper error handling, and consider using existing community libraries that handle the complex data formats.