wow-api-housing

Reference World of Warcraft Retail Player Housing Lua APIs from Patch 12.0.0.

1|Updated Feb 22, 2026

Search Tags:#game development #housing #addon development #world of warcraft #wow api #lua scripting

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npx skills add https://github.com/pfchrono/SimpleUnitFrames --skill wow-api-housing-pfchrono

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Skill: wow-api-housing
Source: https://github.com/pfchrono/SimpleUnitFrames/tree/main/.agents/skills/wow-api-housing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pfchrono/SimpleUnitFrames --skill wow-api-housing-pfchrono

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive reference for the World of Warcraft Player Housing system, enabling developers and players to interact with and manipulate housing features programmatically.

Core Features & Use Cases

API Reference: Detailed documentation for all housing-related Lua functions and events.
Housing Management: Programmatically enter/exit housing modes, place, move, rotate, and scale decorations.
Catalog & Customization: Access decoration catalogs, manage owned items, and customize exterior appearances.
Use Case: Automate the placement of a specific set of decorations in a player's house or retrieve information about neighborhood initiatives.

Quick Start

Use the wow-api-housing skill to check if housing mode is currently active.

Frequently Asked Questions about wow-api-housing

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I use Lua scripting to automate placing decorations in World of Warcraft housing?▼

Use Lua scripting with the Patch 12.0.0 Player Housing APIs to automate World of Warcraft housing decoration placement. These APIs expose functions to programmatically place, move, rotate, and scale decorations within the housing editing modes to streamline your layout setup.

What World of Warcraft housing systems are available for addon development?▼

World of Warcraft housing systems available for addon development include core housing management, editing modes, decoration catalog management, exterior customization, neighborhoods, and community initiatives, all introduced in Patch 12.0.0 for comprehensive Lua interaction.

Can I check if housing mode is currently active using the WoW API?▼

Yes, you can check if housing mode is currently active using the WoW API. The housing API reference provides Lua functions to verify the active status of housing editing modes, enabling your addon to conditionally execute housing-related logic.

How do I retrieve neighborhood and community initiative information in WoW housing?▼

Retrieve neighborhood and community initiative information in WoW housing by calling the specific Lua API functions documented in the housing reference. These functions return data about neighborhood status and community initiatives for your addon to process and display.

Does the WoW housing API support exterior customization and catalog management?▼

Yes, the WoW housing API supports exterior customization and catalog management. The API provides Lua functions to access the decoration catalog, manage owned items, and customize exterior appearances for player houses introduced in Patch 12.0.0.