MTG Fetcher is a Delphi-based application designed to fetch and display Magic: The Gathering card information using the Scryfall API. Whether you're a Magic: The Gathering enthusiast, deck builder, or developer, this tool provides an efficient way to search for cards, view details, and manage your collection.
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Card Search:
- Search cards by name, set, rarity, or color.
- Supports advanced filtering for detailed results.
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Card Display:
- View card details, including high-resolution images, mana cost, and set information.
- Features a layout for displaying card collections.
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User-Friendly Interface:
- Designed with a clean and responsive UI using FireMonkey for scalability.
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Expandable:
- Built as a hobby project with opportunities for community collaboration and improvements.
To run or contribute to MTG Fetcher, you’ll need:
- Delphi 12+ (Community Edition or higher).
- A basic understanding of Delphi programming (optional for non-developers).
- Internet connection for API requests.
git clone https://github.com/Raygunpewpew1/MTG-Fetcher.gitJsonDataObjects- Neon Testing the libraries, You'll need this for saving.
- Open Delphi and go to Tools > GetIt Package Manager.
- Search for WebView2 SDK and install it.
- This ensures you have the correct
WebView2Loader.dllthat Delphi’s WebView2 component requires.
- Open the project in Delphi.
- Ensure all necessary paths and libraries are correctly set up.
The correct WebView2Loader.dll must be included in your project's output folder (Win64\Debug\ or Win64\Release\).
- If missing, manually copy it from:
C:\Users\yourusername\Documents\Embarcadero\Studio\23.0\CatalogRepository\EdgeView2SDK-*\Bin\x64\WebView2Loader.dll
- Compile and execute the project on Windows.
- Launch the app and enter your search query (e.g., card name, set code).
- Apply filters for rarity, color, or other attributes to refine results.
- View the results in a list format or a visually appealing card layout.
Contributions are welcome! Here’s how you can help:
- Report Issues: Found a bug? Let us know by opening an issue.
- Suggest Features: Have an idea to improve the app? Submit a feature request.
- Code Contributions: Fork the repository, make your changes, and submit a pull request.
- Help with Documentation: Improve setup instructions, add examples, or clarify usage.
- Improving the user interface (e.g., better card layouts, animations).
- Adding new features like deck building or offline caching.
- Optimizing performance and API integration.
- Database integration for saving the card collection.
- Card data and images are fetched using the Scryfall API.
- Magic: The Gathering is a trademark of Wizards of the Coast. This project is not affiliated with or endorsed by Wizards of the Coast.
- The WebView2Loader.dll from the GetIt SDK is required because Delphi's WebView2 implementation is tied to that version.
- Using a system-installed WebView2Loader.dll may cause crashes or incompatibility issues.
- This ensures that all contributors use the correct DLL version.
This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.
Have questions or suggestions? Feel free to reach out or open an issue. Every bit of help is appreciated!