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ServerScout API v2.4

RESTful endpoints for real-time ping checks, player count synchronization, and region filtering. Includes rate-limiting details (120 req/min) and WebSocket streaming for live status updates.

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Integration

Platform & Webhook Setup

Step-by-step guides for connecting ServerScout to Discord, Steam, and custom lobby clients. Covers OAuth2 handshake, payload formatting, and error recovery for dropped connections.

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User Guide

Client Configuration & Filters

Learn to configure advanced search parameters, set up custom server lists, and manage latency thresholds. Includes tutorials for the desktop client (v3.1.2) and mobile companion app.

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Recent Documentation Updates

Stay current with the latest protocol changes, SDK releases, and feature rollouts.

2024-11-15

WebSocket Heartbeat Protocol Overhaul

Updated keep-alive intervals to 45 seconds and added JSON payload compression. Deprecated legacy XML response formats for /api/v2/ping.

2024-11-08

Discord Rich Presence v2.1

New activity fields now support custom server icons and region flags. Added troubleshooting section for common INVALID_GUILD_ID webhook errors.

2024-10-29

Advanced Filter Logic & Regex Support

Introduced PCRE-compatible regex for custom server tags. Documented edge cases for multi-word query parsing and UTF-8 character handling in lobby names.