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drain.lat

drain.lat is a data API built for developers who need public profile data fast. Point it at a username, get back structured JSON. Works across social platforms, games, crypto markets, and more.

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Base URL

https://drain.lat
All endpoints live under /api/v1/.

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Getting an API Key

Sign in at drain.lat/dashboard using Discord. A key is generated automatically on first login. You can view, copy, and regenerate it from the dashboard. 
x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY
You can also use the Authorization header with Bearer token: 
Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY
Keep your key private. Don’t paste it in public repos or client-side code.

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Errors

All errors come back as JSON with a single error field. 
{
  "error": "message here"
}
CodeMeaning
200Success
400Bad request - missing or invalid parameters
401Invalid or missing API key
404User or resource not found
429Rate limited - retry after 60 seconds
500Server error

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Common Error Examples

// Missing parameter
{
  "error": "Query parameter required"
}

// Invalid API key
{
  "error": "Invalid API key"
}

// Resource not found
{
  "error": "Package not found"
}

// Rate limited
{
  "error": "Rate limited. Retry after 60s"
}

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Rate Limits

Global rate limit: 100 requests per 15 minutes per API key. Individual endpoints may have additional caching (10-30 minutes) to improve performance and reduce load. If you get a 429, wait a few seconds and retry. Need higher limits? Join the Discord.

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Status

No auth needed for this one. 
GET /api/v1/status

{
  "status": "ok",
  "uptime": 99.98,
  "memory": "312 MB",
  "platforms": ["roblox", "github", "twitter", "tiktok", "instagram", "snapchat", "twitch", "steam", "youtube", "valorant", "crypto", "screenshot"],
  "cacheEntries": 1482
}

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Platforms

Roblox

Profile, games, friends

GitHub

Profile, repos, followers, orgs

Twitter / X

Profile, stats, search, bulk

TikTok

Profile, videos

Instagram

Profile, posts

Snapchat

Public profile

Twitch

Channel and live status

Steam

Profile, game library

YouTube

Channel, videos, search

Valorant

Account, MMR, matches

Crypto

Prices, markets, charts, trends

Screenshot

Webpage screenshots

Image Search

Google image search

Google Search

Web search results

Sparked.lol

Profile, links, badges

OnlyFans

Profile information

NPM

Node.js packages

PyPI

Python packages

Crates.io

Rust crates

Packagist

PHP packages

Genius

Song lyrics

Pornhub

Video information