tomevault-io WoW API Skill Index
This is the master glossary for all WoW Addon API skills. Use this index to find which skill documents a specific API system, C_ namespace, or function category.
Source of truth: https://warcraft.wiki.gg/wiki/World_of_Warcraft_API Current as of: Patch 12.0.0 (Build 65655) — January 28, 2026 Scope: Retail only. No deprecated or removed functions.
How to Use This Index
- Find the API system name (e.g.,
C_Item,C_QuestLog,UnitHealth) - Look it up in the reference tables below to find the skill name
- Read that skill for full function signatures, parameters, return values, and examples
- If the skill doesn't exist yet, fetch the wiki page directly:
https://warcraft.wiki.gg/wiki/API_<FunctionName>
Reference Files
| Reference | Contents |
|---|---|
| DOMAIN-SKILLS.md | Detailed per-domain tables with API systems and key functions |
| NAMESPACE-LOOKUP.md | C_ namespace → skill quick lookup (~90 entries) |
| CATEGORY-LOOKUP.md | Wiki category → skill quick lookup (~45 entries) |
| MAINTENANCE.md | How to update this index when skills or patches change |
Domain Skills Summary
| Skill | Scope | Status |
|---|---|---|
| wow-addon-structure | Addon files, TOC, SavedVariables, loading lifecycle | :white_check_mark: |
| wow-api-widget | Widget API, widget hierarchy, all frame/region/texture/font/animation types | :white_check_mark: |
| wow-api-xml-schema | XML schema, XML elements, attributes, templates, UI definitions in XML | :white_check_mark: |
| wow-api-framexml | FrameXML functions, mixins, pools, SharedXML & game utils | :white_check_mark: |
| wow-api-spells-abilities | Spells, spellbook, action bars, cooldowns, casting | :white_check_mark: |
| wow-api-items-inventory | Items, bags, bank, loot, equipment | :white_check_mark: |
| wow-api-combat | Combat log, threat, damage meters, loss of control | :white_check_mark: |
| wow-api-quests | Quest log, quest info, quest offers, content tracking | :white_check_mark: |
| wow-api-map-navigation | Maps, area POIs, taxi, waypoints, vignettes | :white_check_mark: |
| wow-api-social-chat | Chat, clubs/communities, friends, voice, BattleNet | :white_check_mark: |
| wow-api-guild | Guild management, guild bank | :white_check_mark: |
| wow-api-group-lfg | Party, dungeon finder, premade groups, social queue | :white_check_mark: |
| wow-api-pvp | PvP, battlegrounds, arenas, war mode | :white_check_mark: |
| wow-api-professions | Tradeskill UI, crafting orders, recipes | :white_check_mark: |
| wow-api-collections | Mounts, pets, pet battles, toys | :white_check_mark: |
| wow-api-transmog | Transmog, appearances, sets, outfits, dye colors | :white_check_mark: |
| wow-api-achievements | Achievements, statistics | :white_check_mark: |
| wow-api-calendar-events | Calendar, event scheduler | :white_check_mark: |
| wow-api-encounters | Encounter journal, timeline, M+, instances | :white_check_mark: |
| wow-api-reputation | Reputation, major factions | :white_check_mark: |
| wow-api-currency-economy | Currency, auction house, tokens, stores | :white_check_mark: |
| wow-api-talents | Class talents, hero talents, traits, specialization | :white_check_mark: |
| wow-api-settings-system | CVars, console, settings, sound, video, build info | :white_check_mark: |
| wow-macro-commands | Macro slash commands, conditionals, syntax, /cast, /use, #showtooltip | :white_check_mark: |
| wow-api-housing | Player housing (new Patch 12.0) | :white_check_mark: |
| wow-api-events | Game events reference and payloads | :white_check_mark: |
| wow-lua-api | Lua 5.1 base functions, libraries, and WoW-only additions | :white_check_mark: |
| wow-api-lua-environment | WoW Lua specifics, restrictions, taint system | :white_check_mark: |
| wow-api-escape-sequences | UI escape sequences: color codes, inline textures, atlas markup, grammar, Kstrings | :white_check_mark: |
| wow-api-weekly-rewards | Great Vault / weekly rewards | :white_check_mark: |
| wow-api-misc-systems | Miscellaneous smaller API systems | :white_check_mark: |
Status Legend
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| :white_check_mark: | Skill exists and is documented |
| :construction: | Skill planned but not yet created |
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