wow-api-index

name	wow-api-index
description	Master index and glossary for all WoW API skills. Maps every C_ namespace, API system, and category to the skill that documents it. Use this skill FIRST when looking up any WoW API function to find which domain skill contains the full documentation. Current as of Patch 12.0.0 (Retail only).

WoW API Skill Index

This is the master glossary for all WoW Addon API skills. Use this index to find which skill documents a specific API system, C_ namespace, or function category.

Source of truth: https://warcraft.wiki.gg/wiki/World_of_Warcraft_API Current as of: Patch 12.0.0 (Build 65655) — January 28, 2026 Scope: Retail only. No deprecated or removed functions.

How to Use This Index

1. Find the API system name (e.g., C_Item, C_QuestLog, UnitHealth)
2. Look it up in the reference tables below to find the skill name
3. Read that skill for full function signatures, parameters, return values, and examples
4. If the skill doesn't exist yet, fetch the wiki page directly: https://warcraft.wiki.gg/wiki/API_<FunctionName>

Reference Files

Reference	Contents
DOMAIN-SKILLS.md	Detailed per-domain tables with API systems and key functions
NAMESPACE-LOOKUP.md	C_ namespace → skill quick lookup (~90 entries)
CATEGORY-LOOKUP.md	Wiki category → skill quick lookup (~45 entries)
MAINTENANCE.md	How to update this index when skills or patches change

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Domain Skills Summary

Skill	Scope	Status
wow-addon-structure	Addon files, TOC, SavedVariables, loading lifecycle	:white_check_mark:
wow-api-widget	Widget API, widget hierarchy, all frame/region/texture/font/animation types	:white_check_mark:
wow-api-xml-schema	XML schema, XML elements, attributes, templates, UI definitions in XML	:white_check_mark:
wow-api-framexml	FrameXML functions, mixins, pools, SharedXML & game utils	:white_check_mark:
wow-api-spells-abilities	Spells, spellbook, action bars, cooldowns, casting	:white_check_mark:
wow-api-items-inventory	Items, bags, bank, loot, equipment	:white_check_mark:
wow-api-combat	Combat log, threat, damage meters, loss of control	:white_check_mark:
wow-api-quests	Quest log, quest info, quest offers, content tracking	:white_check_mark:
wow-api-map-navigation	Maps, area POIs, taxi, waypoints, vignettes	:white_check_mark:
wow-api-social-chat	Chat, clubs/communities, friends, voice, BattleNet	:white_check_mark:
wow-api-guild	Guild management, guild bank	:white_check_mark:
wow-api-group-lfg	Party, dungeon finder, premade groups, social queue	:white_check_mark:
wow-api-pvp	PvP, battlegrounds, arenas, war mode	:white_check_mark:
wow-api-professions	Tradeskill UI, crafting orders, recipes	:white_check_mark:
wow-api-collections	Mounts, pets, pet battles, toys	:white_check_mark:
wow-api-transmog	Transmog, appearances, sets, outfits, dye colors	:white_check_mark:
wow-api-achievements	Achievements, statistics	:white_check_mark:
wow-api-calendar-events	Calendar, event scheduler	:white_check_mark:
wow-api-encounters	Encounter journal, timeline, M+, instances	:white_check_mark:
wow-api-reputation	Reputation, major factions	:white_check_mark:
wow-api-currency-economy	Currency, auction house, tokens, stores	:white_check_mark:
wow-api-talents	Class talents, hero talents, traits, specialization	:white_check_mark:
wow-api-settings-system	CVars, console, settings, sound, video, build info	:white_check_mark:
wow-macro-commands	Macro slash commands, conditionals, syntax, /cast, /use, #showtooltip	:white_check_mark:
wow-api-housing	Player housing (new Patch 12.0)	:white_check_mark:
wow-api-events	Game events reference and payloads	:white_check_mark:
wow-lua-api	Lua 5.1 base functions, libraries, and WoW-only additions	:white_check_mark:
wow-api-lua-environment	WoW Lua specifics, restrictions, taint system	:white_check_mark:
wow-api-escape-sequences	UI escape sequences: color codes, inline textures, atlas markup, grammar, Kstrings	:white_check_mark:
wow-api-weekly-rewards	Great Vault / weekly rewards	:white_check_mark:
wow-api-misc-systems	Miscellaneous smaller API systems	:white_check_mark:

Status Legend

Status	Meaning
:white_check_mark:	Skill exists and is documented
:construction:	Skill planned but not yet created