API Reference

Public endpoint documentation for VaporLens.

GET/api/app/$idPublic

Returns summarized review analysis for a Steam app.

Path Param

id

Type

string

Description

Steam app id

Example request

curl https://vaporlens.app/api/app/730

Example response

{
  "name": "Example Game",
  "categories": ["RPG", "Singleplayer"],
  "summary": [
    "Tight combat loop with strong build variety.",
    "Performance is stable on most modern GPUs."
  ],
  "positives": [
    {
      "point": "Combat depth",
      "explanation": "Players praise build choices and pacing.",
      "importance": 0.81
    }
  ],
  "negatives": [],
  "gameplay": [],
  "performance": [],
  "recommendations": [],
  "misc": [],
  "emotions": [
    {
      "point": "satisfaction",
      "explanation": "Players report consistent enjoyment.",
      "importance": 0.62
    }
  ],
  "featureScans": {
    "reviewMix": {
      "score": 28,
      "verdict": "Mostly positive",
      "summary": "Positive 72% · Negative 28%."
    },
    "mtxScan": { "score": 18, "summary": "Low monetization pressure." },
    "modScan": {
      "score": -1,
      "summary": "Not enough mod-related review to analyze.",
      "verdict": "Insufficient data"
    },
    "wikiScan": { "score": 22, "summary": "Some optional guide usage." },
    "steamDeckScan": { "score": 14, "summary": "Mostly smooth on Deck." }
  }
}

Notes

  • CORS is enabled with Access-Control-Allow-Origin: *.
  • Non-existent apps return 404 with an error object.
GET/app/$id/$gameName.mdPublic

Returns markdown-formatted game analysis text.

Path Params

id, gameName

Content Type

text/markdown

Description

Markdown export

Example request

curl https://vaporlens.app/app/1808500/arc_raiders.md

Example response

Info about Example Game:

Official game description:
Fast-paced extraction shooter with high-stakes runs and squad play.

Release date: Coming soon

Categories: Action, Multiplayer

Feature scans:
- MTX: score 18; verdict: Low pressure; summary: Monetization concerns are limited.
- Mods: score -1; verdict: Insufficient data; summary: Not enough mod-related review to analyze.
- Wiki: score 22; verdict: Optional; summary: Some players reference guides, but not required.
- Steam Deck: score 14; verdict: Runs Great; summary: Most feedback reports smooth handheld performance.

Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
Positive remarks:
- Tight gunplay (weight 0.81): Weapon handling feels responsive.

Notes

  • Returns 404 markdown when game data is unavailable.
  • Uses latest processed snapshot for the specified app id.