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Chatters / Viewers Helix API Endpoint

The existing API endpoint for getting chatters predates User IDs and only returns usernames. It's also part of TMI and not officially documented, which could result in it being removed at any point without any notice.

Many bots use the endpoint for channel loyalty points, and then have to make secondary calls to the get the user ID.

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TheElm shared this idea  ·  November 27, 2019  ·  Flag idea as inappropriate…  ·  Delete…  ·  Admin →
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  • WLG3R commented  ·  May 18, 2020 07:54  ·  Flag as inappropriate  ·  Edit…  ·  Delete…

    Not only for loyalty, this is very helpful for moderation, so you can see who is in the channel, especially which mods are online or not. The mods are also on the undocumented endpoint.

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  • Matt_Thomas commented  ·  May 15, 2020 12:39  ·  Flag as inappropriate  ·  Edit…  ·  Delete…

    With the scheduled sunset of /NAMES the undocumented endpoint will probably be seeing and increase in usage. I'm sure lots of bot devs would like to see a long term/documented endpoint for chatter lists. Mostly related to loyalty points.

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  • moocat commented  ·  February 17, 2020 21:02  ·  Flag as inappropriate  ·  Edit…  ·  Delete…

    👍 This is still needed even with Twitch's Channel Points

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