PokemonData is a simple tool that converts the JSON Data from
PokeAPI to data usable for a database. Right now there's only INSERT statements without any correlation between tables, because I did not plan to release this tool when I start making it. I might include one later, but you could also build one yourself, as the table names are given either way and the column names are self-explanatory.
How it works
The tool calls the API regarding the topic chosen and returns a JSON dataset, which is then parsed and converted to an SQL file. Open the terminal where PokemonData.exe is located and use it in the following way:
Code:
> PokemonData -c/-category <all/pokemon/berry/item/move/machine/evolution> [-limit <number>] [-offset <number>] [-l/-language <language>] [-v/-version <version>] [-nocache]
/ is used to indicate that one of those should be picked.
<> is used to indicate a value.
[] is used to indicate that this is optional.
-c/-category: A category of what should be converted. All will convert evertying, but is not advised to use because of Error 429
-limit: The amount of objects that should be converted. Only applied to the end-lists (huge lists) (DEFAULT: all)
-offset: The offset of objects of where the conversion should start. (DEFAULT: 0)
-l/-language: The language of text that should be returned, if possible. Check Languages. (DEFAULT: en)
-v/-version: The game version of which data should be converted. Check Versions (DEFAULT: x-y)
-nocache: Triggers the application to destroy all previous data and convert everything. (DEFAULT: false)
Note: There's a lot of calls to be done, so the API will sometimes return error 429 (TOO MANY REQUESTS). All data parsed before that is cached and the tool will skip these calls to keep the API calls to a minimum.
Used to make
Newtonsoft.Json - JSON Parse tool
Visual Studio 2015
Important
If you just want the data, please download the SQL link, as I do not want the API to suddenly get overloaded with calls. Everything is pre-converted and included in this thread because of this reason.
The tool is not even near to perfect, but works effectively. If you wish to convert more, you are welcome to download the source, build some in and post your update here (or keep it for yourself).
If you want to use the tool, but do not wish to re-compile it, download the binaries and make sure to keep the DLL in the same location as the tool.
Links
Binaries
Source
SQL
Credits for others
Bradley
PokeAPI - The Pokemon RESTful API
If there are any small bugs, I'm willing to fix them, but I'm not going to broaden its functionality on a whim. Naturally, you are welcome to edit it however you see fit.
