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Errors

Every error code the API returns.

An error is JSON with a code you can branch on and a message you can show:

{ "error": { "code": "rate_limited", "message": "Rate limit reached for the standard tier. Try again shortly." } }
Status code When
400 bad_request A parameter is not one the endpoint accepts, such as an unknown stat or status.
401 missing_key The request carries no key.
401 invalid_key The key is unknown, revoked, or expired.
403 no_access The key’s owner has no access right now.
403 forbidden The account cannot use the API, or this credential cannot be used here.
404 not_found No such season, team, player, or game, or not revealed yet.
409 not_final A box score or commentary asked for before the game is final.
429 rate_limited Past the key’s limit. Wait for Retry-After seconds.
500 unavailable Something went wrong on Hockay’s side. Try again.

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