ftc-events-api

Fetch FTC events, teams, scores, and rankings from the official API.

2|Updated Jan 23, 2026

Search Tags:#authentication #teams #api-integration #rankings #scores #ftc #events-api

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npx skills add https://github.com/ftc8569/ftcmetrics --skill ftc-events-api

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Skill: ftc-events-api
Source: https://github.com/ftc8569/ftcmetrics/tree/main/.claude/skills/ftc-events-api
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ftc8569/ftcmetrics --skill ftc-events-api

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Integrate with the official FIRST Tech Challenge Events API to fetch events, teams, matches, scores, and rankings, and troubleshoot API responses.

Core Features & Use Cases

API data access: Retrieve events, event teams, schedules, scores, and rankings for a given season.
Authentication & error handling: Manage credentials and handle common API errors gracefully.
Use Case: Build dashboards or scouting tools that display event schedules and rankings for FTC events.

Quick Start

Register for FTC Events API credentials, add them to your environment, and instantiate the API client to fetch events, teams, and scores.

Frequently Asked Questions about ftc-events-api

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I fetch FTC event scores and rankings for the 2025 DECODE season?▼

Use the getScores and getRankings helper methods to retrieve match scores and team rankings from the official FTC Events API for the 2025 DECODE season.

What credentials do I need to integrate with the FTC Events API?▼

You need to set the FTC_API_USERNAME and FTC_API_TOKEN environment variables to authenticate with the FTC Events API. This Skill handles authentication troubleshooting and manages credentials to handle common API errors gracefully.

Can I use this to build a scouting dashboard for FTC teams?▼

Yes, you can use this Skill to build scouting dashboards. It retrieves event teams, schedules, and match data from the FTC Events API, allowing you to display event schedules and performance analytics for FTC events.

What FTC data endpoints are available through the helper methods?▼

The available helper methods are getEvents, getEventTeams, getScores, and getRankings. These cover events, event teams, schedules, scores, and rankings for a given FTC season.

Why does my FTC API integration return authentication errors?▼

FTC API integration authentication errors occur when FTC_API_USERNAME and FTC_API_TOKEN environment variables are missing or invalid. This Skill includes authentication troubleshooting and error handling to manage credentials and resolve common API errors.

What's the best way to retrieve FTC event schedules programmatically?▼

The best way to retrieve FTC event schedules programmatically is using this Skill's API client. After setting your FTC_API_USERNAME and FTC_API_TOKEN environment variables, instantiate the client to fetch events, schedules, and scores safely and efficiently.