Simkl
Movie, TV and Anime data
- Authentication
- API Key
- HTTPS
- Yes
- CORS
- Unknown
- Category
- Video
- Documentation / URL
- https://simkl.docs.apiary.io
Overview
Simkl provides movie/TV/anime data — key-based (a bogus client_id returns 412, verified).
Quick Start
Search (replace YOUR_KEY):
curl "https://api.simkl.com/search/id/tt1375666?client_id=YOUR_KEY"
{ "error": "client_id_failed", "code": 412, "message": "Your client_id is wrong. Try another one" }
Authentication
- Register at simkl.com → client_id.
- Send it as the
client_idquery parameter (bogus → 412, verified).
Rate Limits & Notes
- Free with registration (check the docs).
- Movies, TV, anime metadata.
FAQ
Is Simkl free? Yes — free with a client_id.
Why 412? A bogus client_id returns 412 (verified) — register for one.
What’s the auth style?
client_id query parameter.
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