A Repo started to learn how to query third-party APIs. Unfortunately, I could not find a way to get API keys for any other gaming platforms.
In order to use the fetch call, this app needs to be running ona live server. To accomplish this in a free, local context, I use the VS Code extension Live Server by Ritwick Dey (ritwickdey.LiveServer)
In order for your browser to allow the Steam Web API to respond with usable data, certain security rules need to be changed. I have seen methods of using a third-party service to do this properly, but as this app is only for my personal use, I simply use this Chrome extension: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/allow-cors-access-control/lhobafahddgcelffkeicbaginigeejlf?pli=1
Not included in this app are the necessary credentials for querying. You will need
- The Steam ID of the profile that you wish to query (which can be found under "Account Details" in the upper righthand dropdown of the Steam app)
- A Steam API key, which can be obtained at the link under Other Resources
These two pieces of info need to be placed in a credentials.json and formatted as follows:
{"apiKey": "YOUR API KEY HERE",
"steamId": "YOUR STEAM ID HERE"}