Question 1

How do I avoid getting my IP banned when using HLTV?

Accepted Answer

The README warns to limit request rates and use options like delayBetweenPageRequests. Implement throttling, avoid aggressive scraping, and mimic human behavior to reduce Cloudflare detection risks.

Question 2

Is there an official HLTV API or a better alternative?

Accepted Answer

No, HLTV.org has no official public API. Alternatives include paid services like Pandascore for stable data or other unofficial scrapers, but HLTV is the most comprehensive free option, though deprecated.

Question 3

How can I handle rate limiting with HLTV in a Node.js app?

Accepted Answer

Use built-in delays in methods like getMatchesStats, implement a request queue with pauses, and customize the HTTP agent to add retries or proxies, as the library doesn't include automatic throttling.

Question 4

HLTV vs. Pandascore: which should I use for CS:GO data?

Accepted Answer

HLTV is free but risky and unmaintained, ideal for hobby projects; Pandascore is a paid, stable API with official support, better for production apps needing reliability and updates.

Question 5

Can I use HLTV to build a Discord bot for live scores?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it's commonly used for bots. Use getMatches for schedules and connectToScorebot for live updates, but monitor request limits to avoid bans, and have fallbacks due to potential breaks.

Question 6

What happens if HLTV.org changes its website layout?

Accepted Answer

Since the library is unmaintained, it will likely break. You'd need to fork the repo and update the parsing logic yourself by reverse-engineering the new HTML structure.

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