Support - TMNT API

🚦 API Status

All Systems Operational

The TMNT API is currently running smoothly. Check the status of individual endpoints:

/api/v1/turtles - ✓ Online
/api/v1/villains - ✓ Online
/api/v1/episodes - ✓ Online
/api/v1/quotes - ✓ Online
/api/v1/weapons - ✓ Online

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get started with the API?

The TMNT API requires no authentication. Simply make HTTP requests to our endpoints. Check out our API Documentation for detailed examples.

What are the rate limits?

The API allows up to 1000 requests per hour per IP address. This should be sufficient for most use cases. If you need higher limits, please contact us.

Is the API free to use?

Yes! The TMNT API is completely free for both personal and commercial use. We just ask that you be respectful of the rate limits.

Can I contribute or suggest new features?

Absolutely! We welcome contributions and feature suggestions. Please reach out through one of the contact methods below.

What data formats are supported?

Currently, all API responses are in JSON format. We set the appropriate Content-Type: application/json headers on all responses.

Is CORS enabled?

Yes, CORS is enabled for all origins (*), so you can use the API from any web application.

📚 Resources

API Documentation - Complete endpoint reference and examples
OpenAPI Specification - Machine-readable API definition
LLM-friendly Docs - Simplified documentation for AI assistants
Interactive API Explorer - Try out the API in your browser

📧 Contact Us

Need help or have questions? We're here to assist!

🐙 GitHub

Report bugs and request features

GitHub Issues

📧 Email

For general inquiries

support@turtletime.dev

🐦 Twitter

Follow for updates

@turtletimeapi

🛠️ Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Getting 404 errors?

Make sure you're using the correct base URL: https://www.turtletime.dev/api/v1 and that the resource name is spelled correctly (e.g., "leonardo" not "Leonardo").

Receiving 500 errors?

This might indicate a temporary server issue. Please wait a few minutes and try again. If the problem persists, please report it via GitHub Issues.

Data seems outdated?

API responses are cached for performance. Cache headers are included in responses. Most data is cached for 1 hour, except for random quotes which are not cached.

🚀 About This API

The TMNT API is a fan-made project celebrating the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise. It provides comprehensive data about the turtles, their enemies, episodes, and more from the classic 1987 animated series.

Built with FastAPI and powered by Convex, this API is designed to be fast, reliable, and easy to use. Whether you're building a fan site, creating a trivia app, or just exploring the TMNT universe, we've got you covered!

Cowabunga! 🐢

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