# Help

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## [I need help with animations again](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-help-with-animations-again/28821)

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**Author:** [@XDgamer8967](https://forum.makecode.com/u/XDgamer8967)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2024, 3:59pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-help-with-animations-again/28821 "2024-05-19T15:59:55Z")

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everything works fine but for some reason the run animation bugs out when you press left or right but the only way to fix it is by pressing down the whole time, making it more difficult to actually play the game. Press …

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## [Python Dictionaries](https://forum.makecode.com/t/python-dictionaries/28818)

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**Author:** [@Mastermind](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Mastermind)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2024, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/python-dictionaries/28818 "2024-05-19T15:57:04Z")

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Hi, does anyone know if Python dictionaries are supported in Make Code Arcade? I have one in my program but cannot use the .keys() method with it. Is the Python support not there, or did I just make a mistake? Thanks!

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## [Need Help! Program Error: Cannot read properties of undefined (reading ‘fields’)](https://forum.makecode.com/t/need-help-program-error-cannot-read-properties-of-undefined-reading-fields/28778)

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**Author:** [@luuna](https://forum.makecode.com/u/luuna)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2024, 3:56pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/need-help-program-error-cannot-read-properties-of-undefined-reading-fields/28778 "2024-05-19T15:56:54Z")

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I’m creating a trivia game for a school project, but I am now forced to set all the correct answers as the first option. This is due to the unfortunate fact that each time I press a different arrow key, it turns into gra…

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## [New sequel quere](https://forum.makecode.com/t/new-sequel-quere/28767)

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**Author:** [@top\_hat\_lord](https://forum.makecode.com/u/top_hat_lord)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2024, 10:51pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/new-sequel-quere/28767 "2024-05-18T22:51:57Z")

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hello again, I’m making a sequel to a game I posted a little bit ago, and its a shooter, yay(there is no blood or anything bad, don’t worry its all weird sci Fi)! anyway, my quere is that after the starting cutscene with…

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## [Only one ranged enemy fires?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/only-one-ranged-enemy-fires/27340)

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**Author:** [@Redsword](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Redsword)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2024, 10:39pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/only-one-ranged-enemy-fires/27340 "2024-05-17T22:39:10Z")

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So, I’m making a silly roguelike dungeon crawler and I can’t figure out how to make ranged enemies work. When I go to test them, they work perfectly find if there’s only one. But any more and it’ll choose a random one to…

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## [Can't find "choose one of" block](https://forum.makecode.com/t/cant-find-choose-one-of-block/28728)

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**Author:** [@MrGibbsTeach](https://forum.makecode.com/u/MrGibbsTeach)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2024, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/cant-find-choose-one-of-block/28728 "2024-05-16T16:31:04Z")

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Hi I completed a tutorial that used the blocks. It was found in the arrays catagory. However, this block is not available in a new project I have started. Any idea? Thanks

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## [Column to number?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/column-to-number/28775)

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**Author:** [@h3ythat](https://forum.makecode.com/u/h3ythat)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2024, 4:26pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/column-to-number/28775 "2024-05-16T16:26:22Z")

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Is there a way to convert a column value into a number?

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## [Fish animations](https://forum.makecode.com/t/fish-animations/4585)

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**Author:** [@UnsignedArduino](https://forum.makecode.com/u/UnsignedArduino)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2024, 4:16pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/fish-animations/4585 "2024-05-16T16:16:03Z")

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Alright, finally decided on a game for the jam. :slight\_smile: When the fish are backing off from the sharks using @jwunderl’s sprite utility extension and this code: @richard’s character animation extension doesn…

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## [question about the raycasting extention (put in a topic of its own because i dont remember where the other was)](https://forum.makecode.com/t/question-about-the-raycasting-extention-put-in-a-topic-of-its-own-because-i-dont-remember-where-the-other-was/28772)

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**Author:** [@Brainstorm\_Studios](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Brainstorm_Studios)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2024, 8:19pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/question-about-the-raycasting-extention-put-in-a-topic-of-its-own-because-i-dont-remember-where-the-other-was/28772 "2024-05-15T20:19:49Z")

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is there a way i can make the camera rotate around a sprite? like a sort of sonic robo blast 2 type deal?

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## [How does Makecode handle GitHub username migrations](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-does-makecode-handle-github-username-migrations/28716)

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**Author:** [@Sarge](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Sarge)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2024, 5:49pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-does-makecode-handle-github-username-migrations/28716 "2024-05-14T17:49:22Z")

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I’m thinking of changing my username on GitHub to match my username elsewhere, but I’m worried about the possible ripple effect it may cause. How does makecode handle this? I mean that in the context of my account link, …

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## [My rpg game quere, 1](https://forum.makecode.com/t/my-rpg-game-quere-1/28748)

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**Author:** [@top\_hat\_lord](https://forum.makecode.com/u/top_hat_lord)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2024, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/my-rpg-game-quere-1/28748 "2024-05-14T16:30:24Z")

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hello, I have mentioned before in another quere that I am making a game that is a rpg like game where you select characters and such. the problem is, the new energetic character appears to have no animation and will not …

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## [MWF!--Modern warfare evolved (NOT 3d!)](https://forum.makecode.com/t/mwf-modern-warfare-evolved-not-3d/19836)

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**Author:** [@Nerdiest](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Nerdiest)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2024, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/mwf-modern-warfare-evolved-not-3d/19836 "2024-05-14T16:30:16Z")

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So scince I have deserted uh…I mean Shelved! Point red for the time beign, and have decided to do a side project! (don’t worry (for those who were worried!) Tortuga tales and Trial of a squire are still in development! t…

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## [Problem making enemy spawn on certain levels](https://forum.makecode.com/t/problem-making-enemy-spawn-on-certain-levels/15746)

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**Author:** [@Beginner\_programmer](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Beginner_programmer)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2024, 2:33am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/problem-making-enemy-spawn-on-certain-levels/15746 "2024-05-14T02:33:45Z")

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im having trouble stopping enemys from spawning at certain levels. https://arcade.makecode.com/S54843-89948-08494-07363 heres the code to check it out but they spawn just about at every level except the starting level

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## [Help with utils](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-utils/28722)

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**Author:** [@CHEESEMAN](https://forum.makecode.com/u/CHEESEMAN)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2024, 4:29pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-utils/28722 "2024-05-13T16:29:36Z")

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Hey @richard I need help with sprite utils. I am making a bullet hell game where the boss has an aiming line. I tried to recreate the aiming line from your game: But when I tried to put the aiming line in, it glitche…

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## [I need help with making my code](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-help-with-making-my-code/28673)

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**Author:** [@broski](https://forum.makecode.com/u/broski)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2024, 2:07am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-help-with-making-my-code/28673 "2024-05-13T02:07:12Z")

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what i’m making is a game where it’s essentially a cafe. what i need is a way to make selectable food icons at the bottom of the screen, and i need to figure out how to make the game take or give points based on whether …

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## [How do functions work?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-do-functions-work/28703)

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**Author:** [@Brainstorm\_Studios](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Brainstorm_Studios)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2024, 2:05am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-do-functions-work/28703 "2024-05-13T02:05:06Z")

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i only really know the bare minimum about functions, calling lines of code without any other special things. i know there are more things i can add like sprites, variables, and booleans, but how?

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## [Trig question](https://forum.makecode.com/t/trig-question/28666)

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**Author:** [@RobbyZero](https://forum.makecode.com/u/RobbyZero)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2024, 1:15am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/trig-question/28666 "2024-05-12T01:15:03Z")

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Hello forum, I had a question. I’m working on a project that involves very heavy math. Especially with trigonometry. The equation I’m using requires arctan but in the options I only see arctan2. Is there a workaround. I…

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## [Need help with semi-solids!](https://forum.makecode.com/t/need-help-with-semi-solids/28589)

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**Author:** [@Koopa\_codes](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Koopa_codes)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2024, 12:58am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/need-help-with-semi-solids/28589 "2024-05-12T00:58:02Z")

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I making a game and it has semi-solid platforms where you can pass though them from below but not on top The code in the picture above is what I used to code the platform Passing through the platforms and standing o…

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## [Heeelllllpppppp](https://forum.makecode.com/t/heeelllllpppppp/28224)

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**Author:** [@Josef](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Josef)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2024, 2:15am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/heeelllllpppppp/28224 "2024-05-11T02:15:27Z")

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My game isn’t working! I cant even open it! Before this happened, I saved it as a Github repo and closed the tab in the middle of it loading. when i try to open it now, it gives me errors like “Sorry, we could not load t…

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## [Is there a block that just stops code](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-there-a-block-that-just-stops-code/28702)

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**Author:** [@Pweasehelpmecode](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Pweasehelpmecode)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2024, 8:19pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-there-a-block-that-just-stops-code/28702 "2024-05-10T20:19:48Z")

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So basically how my code works, is that when our box is opened it reads pin 1 and that activates a Photocell resistor. So whenever the box reads 100 on the Photocell Resistor in causes a buzzer to start ringing. It also …

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## [My code seems to big to be decompile in Block](https://forum.makecode.com/t/my-code-seems-to-big-to-be-decompile-in-block/28637)

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**Author:** [@Darcia](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Darcia)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2024, 8:08pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/my-code-seems-to-big-to-be-decompile-in-block/28637 "2024-05-10T20:08:18Z")

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Hello, here is my project: https://arcade.makecode.com/S14934-36874-77891-43155 For a reason, I can’t use Block anymore. What can I do to have the Block back?

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## [Game with error "sim error: failed cast on null"](https://forum.makecode.com/t/game-with-error-sim-error-failed-cast-on-null/28660)

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**Author:** [@infinitedragon](https://forum.makecode.com/u/infinitedragon)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2024, 2:25pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/game-with-error-sim-error-failed-cast-on-null/28660 "2024-05-09T14:25:18Z")

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Hello,I have a problem with my game and I would like to see if anyone can help me. I am doing this class project and until a moment ago everything was correct, until at a certain point I got the error “sim error: failed…

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## [Extension shadow is broken for any\[\] parameter type](https://forum.makecode.com/t/extension-shadow-is-broken-for-any-parameter-type/28650)

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**Author:** [@Sarge](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Sarge)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2024, 2:25pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/extension-shadow-is-broken-for-any-parameter-type/28650 "2024-05-09T14:25:09Z")

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Using variable\_get shadow in extensions for the any\[\] defaults to “item” instead of user defined name. This is kind of inconvenient for making extension. @richard is this a known issue? Filed bug in detail here:

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## [Please HELP Meeeeeeeee!](https://forum.makecode.com/t/please-help-meeeeeeeee/28631)

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**Author:** [@Adityamaansharma](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Adityamaansharma)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2024, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/please-help-meeeeeeeee/28631 "2024-05-07T15:38:44Z")

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My project is not working https://arcade.makecode.com/83039-96106-96860-52615 .

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## [Use Microbit/Meowbit as Keyboard/Monitor](https://forum.makecode.com/t/use-microbit-meowbit-as-keyboard-monitor/28624)

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**Author:** [@DahbixLP](https://forum.makecode.com/u/DahbixLP)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 9:42pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/use-microbit-meowbit-as-keyboard-monitor/28624 "2024-05-06T21:42:56Z")

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Hi! Been some time! Anyway I have a quite complicated question! Is it possible to use Makecode Hardware (Microbit, Meowbit,…) as an input device for PC and to display data from games? Basically I want to use this to u…

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## [Rope/tether connecting two players](https://forum.makecode.com/t/rope-tether-connecting-two-players/28405)

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**Author:** [@FourBacon](https://forum.makecode.com/u/FourBacon)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 4:42pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/rope-tether-connecting-two-players/28405 "2024-05-06T16:42:28Z")

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I want to make a platforming game where two players are connected by a rope ex. pico park. I just need help with the rope mechanic and im stuck.

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## [Hi Help ME](https://forum.makecode.com/t/hi-help-me/28602)

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**Author:** [@Adityamaansharma](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Adityamaansharma)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 4:41pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/hi-help-me/28602 "2024-05-06T16:41:50Z")

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Can you tell me how to make a game duck life battle with interactive features.

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## [Spin sprite around another sprite in 3d raycasting](https://forum.makecode.com/t/spin-sprite-around-another-sprite-in-3d-raycasting/25236)

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**Author:** [@ethan](https://forum.makecode.com/u/ethan)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 3:42am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/spin-sprite-around-another-sprite-in-3d-raycasting/25236 "2024-05-05T03:42:16Z")

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is there any way to make a sprite rotate around another in 3d? sort of like the weapons in wave survival games that rotate around you. (as simple as possible i might have been coding for years but im still beginner level…

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## [Can anyone help with this project?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/can-anyone-help-with-this-project/28587)

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**Author:** [@Faxx](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Faxx)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 3:39am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/can-anyone-help-with-this-project/28587 "2024-05-05T03:39:29Z")

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Hey so I was making a game and I decided to make it 3d with a little monkey I can throw bananas at but when I try to make him follow me he does but he’s right on front of me and I cant slow him down or anything you cant …

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## [Is there a way to fetch my projects via API?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-fetch-my-projects-via-api/28584)

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**Author:** [@datemike972](https://forum.makecode.com/u/datemike972)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 3:21am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-fetch-my-projects-via-api/28584 "2024-05-05T03:21:45Z")

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Hello, Is there MakeCode API that I can fetch from my projects for example from an endpoint?

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