> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.cratebytes.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# API Overview

> Learn about the CrateBytes Game API and how to interact with it.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Authentication" icon="lock" href="authentication">
    The CrateBytes Game API offers **Steam Authentication** for secure logins
    with Steam accounts and **Guest Authentication** for access without
    registration using project public keys.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Sessions" icon="clock" href="game/session">
    Manage player sessions with the CrateBytes Game API for tracking player
    activity and engagement. Start, maintain, and end player sessions.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Leaderboards" icon="trophy" href="game/leaderboards">
    Implement global leaderboards and rankings with the CrateBytes Game API to
    boost player competitiveness and engagement. Submit scores and retrieve rankings.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Player Metadata" icon="file-pen" href="game/metadata">
    Store and retrieve player metadata with the CrateBytes Game API. Manage
    player-specific data and settings.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Base URL

All Game API endpoints are prefixed with `/api/game/`.

## Authentication

Most endpoints require authentication using a JWT token obtained from the authentication endpoints. Include the token in the Authorization header:

```
Authorization: Bearer <your-jwt-token>
```

## Response Format

All API responses follow a consistent format:

```json theme={null}
{
  "statusCode": 200,
  "data": {
    // Response data here
  }
}
```

## Error Handling

Errors are returned with appropriate HTTP status codes and error messages:

```json theme={null}
{
  "statusCode": 400,
  "error": {
    "message": "Error description"
  }
}
```