> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.lootexplus.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Collections

> The Collections API provides comprehensive functionality for discovering, analyzing, and retrieving information about NFT collections across multiple blockchain networks

## How Collections Work

The Collections API provides a unified interface for working with NFT projects across multiple blockchain networks:

1. **Collection Discovery** - Search and filter collections by name, verification status, and network
2. **Individual Access** - Retrieve detailed information about specific collections
3. **Trending Analysis** - Identify collections gaining momentum across different timeframes
4. **Market Integration** - Access real-time floor prices, volumes, and trading data

## Integration Workflow

### 1. Collection Discovery

Discover NFT collections using filtering by chain, search terms, and verification status. Results include comprehensive collection metadata.

### 2. Collection Details

Access detailed information about specific collections by chain ID and contract address. Responses include metadata, verification status, and collection statistics.

### 3. Market Analysis

Analyze trending collections and access comprehensive trading metrics including volume changes, floor price movements, and performance data across multiple time periods for strategic decision-making.

## API Endpoints

| Method | Endpoint                                      | Description                                                                  |
| ------ | --------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `GET`  | `/v1/collections/explore`                     | [Search and filter collections](/api-reference/endpoint/search-collections)  |
| `GET`  | `/v1/collections/{chainId}/{contractAddress}` | [Get collection details](/api-reference/endpoint/get-collection)             |
| `GET`  | `/v1/collections/trending`                    | [Get trending collections](/api-reference/endpoint/get-trending-collections) |

## Error Handling

The API returns standard HTTP status codes:

* **400** - Invalid request parameters (validation errors)
* **404** - Collection not found for the specified chain and contract address
* **500** - Internal server errors (network issues, SDK failures)

## Getting Started

1. **[Set up API Access](/quickstart)** - Get your API credentials for collection data access
2. **Explore Collections** - Use filtering to discover NFT collections across networks
3. **Retrieve Details** - Get comprehensive collection information and trending data

Ready to build with NFT collections? Start with [API setup](/quickstart) to begin accessing collection data.