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Trace.moe API

Trace.moe API allows developers to identify anime scenes from screenshots, providing detailed metadata like title, episode, and timestamp without requiring a signup.

Developed by Trace.moe

Live API
99.80%Uptime
150msLatency
2.5kStars
API KeyAuth
NoCredit Card
RESTStyle
v1Version

Reference

API Endpoints

Endpoints

Available routes, request structures, and code examples.

Finds anime scenes from image or video frames

Endpoint URL
https://api.trace.moe/search
Code Example
curl -X GET 'https://api.trace.moe/search'
Request Payload
{
  "url": "https://example.com/anime_frame.jpg"
}
Expected Response
{
  "at": "00:12:45",
  "anime": "Sword Art Online",
  "episode": 14,
  "similarity": 0.956
}
Version:v1
Limit:120 searches/day

Integration

Quick Start

cURL ExampleREST
curl -X GET "https://api.trace.moe/search"

Docs

Technical Documentation

What this API does

Trace.moe API is a RESTful service designed for anime enthusiasts and developers who want to integrate scene recognition functionality into their applications. By submitting screenshots or image URLs, users receive metadata that includes anime titles, episode numbers, and precise timestamps.

How it works

The API operates via both GET and POST requests, processing images to extract relevant anime scene information. Uploaded images are cropped to eliminate unnecessary borders, which enhances the accuracy of the results. This process allows developers to build functionalities related to anime discovery and community engagement with minimal effort.

Authentication

No authentication is required to access the Trace.moe API. Developers can begin using the API immediately without the need for API keys or signup.

Example usage

  • POST /api/search - Analyze an uploaded image for anime scene recognition.
  • GET /api/search?url= - Submit an image URL for scene identification.

Limits

The Trace.moe API allows for up to 10 requests per minute per user without requiring an account. This ensures a balance between service accessibility and server load management.

Ideal use cases

  • Integrating anime scene recognition in chat applications.
  • Building mobile applications for anime enthusiasts.
  • Creating recommendation engines based on anime scenes.
  • Facilitating user-generated content in social media platforms related to anime.

Examples

Real-World Applications

  • Building applications for anime recommendations and scene identification
  • Integrating scene identification features into chatbots or community platforms
  • Developing mobile apps focused on anime discovery and user content sharing
  • Automating metadata tagging for anime-related content libraries
  • Enhancing streaming platforms with episode and timestamp recognition

Evaluation

Advantages & Limitations

Advantages
  • ✓ Free to use with no signup required for limited requests
  • ✓ High accuracy with automatic image cropping
  • ✓ Supports both GET and POST requests with image uploads and URLs
  • ✓ Detailed metadata response including episode and timestamp
Limitations
  • ✗ Rate limited to 10 requests per minute for free tier
  • ✗ No official SDKs for some popular languages
  • ✗ Limited trial or premium features documentation
  • ✗ API key required for access, which may be a barrier for some users

Support

Frequently Asked Questions

Important Notice

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Last verified · Apr 30, 2026

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API Specifications

v1
Pricing Model
Freemium with paid plans for higher limits
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
JSON
Supported Languages
7 Languages
SDK Support
JavaScript, Python
Rate Limit

10 requests/minute

Time to Hello World

5 minutes

Free Tier

Free tier allows up to 10 requests per minute without signup. No credit card required.

Best For

Developers building anime identification or discovery tools with moderate usage

Not Ideal For

High volume enterprise applications without paid plan

Tags

#recognition#screenshot#reverse-image#scene-search#trace-moe#free-api#anime

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