wow-api-achievements

Reference WoW Retail Achievement, Statistics, and Achievement Criteria APIs.

39|4|Updated Feb 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/JBurlison/WoWAddonAPIAgents --skill wow-api-achievements-jburlison
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Skill: wow-api-achievements
Source: https://github.com/JBurlison/WoWAddonAPIAgents/tree/main/.github/skills/wow-api-achievements
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JBurlison/WoWAddonAPIAgents --skill wow-api-achievements-jburlison

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive guide to interacting with World of Warcraft's Achievement, Statistics, and Achievement Criteria APIs, enabling developers to easily track, display, and manage in-game achievements.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Achievement Data Retrieval: Access detailed information about any achievement, including its name, description, completion status, and rewards.
  • Criteria Tracking: Monitor progress on individual achievement criteria and understand completion requirements.
  • Statistics Management: Retrieve and compare player statistics relevant to achievements.
  • Use Case: Integrate functionality into your WoW addon to display a player's progress towards a specific achievement, or to show how their statistics compare to a friend's.

Quick Start

Use the wow-api-achievements skill to find information about achievement ID 12345.

Frequently Asked Questions about wow-api-achievements

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

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How do I retrieve WoW achievement data like name, description, and completion status using the API?

WoW achievement data retrieval uses C_AchievementInfo and global functions to access names, descriptions, completion status, and rewards. This Skill provides a comprehensive reference for querying achievement IDs and displaying progress information in your addon.

What WoW API functions are available for tracking achievement criteria progress?

WoW achievement criteria tracking is handled through API functions that monitor individual criteria progress and completion requirements. This Skill references these functions, enabling your addon to detect when specific criteria are met.

Can I access guild achievements and guild achievement categories with the WoW API?

Guild achievements and categories are accessible via the WoW API. This Skill covers guild-specific achievement functions, allowing you to retrieve and manage guild achievement data alongside standard player achievements.

Does the WoW API support achievement toast notifications and achievement-related events?

Achievement toast notifications and achievement-related events are supported by the WoW API. This Skill documents how to detect achievement completion events and trigger toast notifications for UI updates.

What is the best way to retrieve and compare WoW player statistics for addon development?

Retrieving and comparing WoW player statistics is done through the Statistics API functions documented in this Skill. You can pull statistics relevant to achievements and compare them for building progress tracking addons.

How do I get started with WoW achievement API functions if I have a specific achievement ID?

Starting with WoW achievement API functions requires passing your achievement ID to C_AchievementInfo to retrieve core data. This Skill serves as a reference to look up correct function signatures for any achievement ID.