These are freely accessible features, according to the usage terms outlined here

Browse-by-Alphabet Lists

Returns alphabetically ordered lists of modules based on < query > being the first letter (in upper-case) of the file name.

• Syntax:
  
  • request=view_by_list&query=< query >
    
• Additional Options:
  
  • format=< file format >
    
  • page=< page number >
    
  • size=< range >
    
  • channels=< range >
    

This is faster and more efficient than using the Module File name search function below.

Browse-by-Rating (Comments) Lists

Returns ordered lists of modules based on <query> being the desired comment rating.

• Syntax:
  
  • request=view_by_rating_comments&query=< query >
    
• Additional Options:
  
  • format=< file format >
    
  • page=< page number >
    
  • size=< range >
    
  • channels=< range >
    

Browse-by-Rating (Reviews) Lists

Returns ordered lists of modules based on <query> being the desired review rating.

• Syntax:
  
  • request=view_by_rating_reviews&query=< query >
    
• Additional Options:
  
  • format=< file format >
    
  • page=< page number >
    
  • size=< range >
    
  • channels=< range >
    

Browse Modules by Associated Artist ID (number)

Requests a list of modules belonging to <query> where < query > is the Numeric Artist ID. Use ID 0 to find all modules not associated with any artists.

• Syntax:
  
  • request=view_modules_by_artistid&query=< query >
    
• Additional Options:
  
  • format=< file format >
    
  • page=< page number >
    
  • size=< range >
    
  • channels=< range >
    

The query input requirement is for a number. Not text.

Browse Modules by Associated Guessed Artist Handle (text).

Requests a list of modules matching <query> where <query> is the potential alias of an artist.

• Syntax:
  
  • request=view_modules_by_guessed_artist&query=< query >
    
• Additional Options:
  
  • format=< file format >
    
  • page=< page number >
    
  • size=< range >
    
  • channels=< range >
    

Request Specific Module (by Module ID number)

Requests data for a single module where < query > is the TMA Module ID Number.

• Syntax:
  
  • request=view_by_moduleid&query=< query >
    
• Additional Options:
  
  • opt-com=< 1|0 > (include member comments)
    
  • opt-rev=< 1|0 > (include reviews)
    

When requesting a module ID that no longer exists, an error is returned. In case the module has been merged into another module ID (because it was a duplicate), the XML response will also contain a field <redirect>42</redirect>, where 42 is the new module ID of the module.

Random Module Picker

Requests data for a randomly picked module.

• Syntax:
  
  • request=random
    
• Additional Options:
  
  • format=< mod/xm/s3m/it/etc... > - return only specified format.
    
  • genreid=< genre id number > - the genre list contains the numbers.
    
  • size=< range >
    
  • channels=< range >
    
  • download - directly redirects to the random module without obtaining any XML data.
    

Artist Roster Search

Requests a list of artists matching < query >. The < query > checks against both the Artist ID Number and the Artist's Alias.

• Syntax:
  
  • request=search_artist&query=< query >
    
• Additional Options:
  
  • page=< page number >
    

Currently a maximum of 50 results are returned. Therefore, Additional Options are currently not applicable but will be in future.

Genre List

Requests the list of Genres supported by The Mod Archive.

• Syntax:
  
  • request=view_genres
    
• Additional Options:
  
  • page=< page number >
    

Request Count (API Information)

Returns your current request count and how many requests you are permitted monthly.

• Syntax:
  
  • request=view_requests
    

Requesting this particular item does not increase your request counter.

Module File name

Returns search results for file names starting with < query >. The asterisk wildcard (*) can be used to find any sequence of characters, so if < query > should appear anywhere in the name, prepend it with an asterisk.

• Syntax:
  
  • request=search&type=filename&query=<query>
    
• Additional Options:
  
  • format=< file format >
    
  • page=< page number >
    
  • size=< range >
    
  • channels=< range >
    

Module Title

Returns search results for song titles starting with < query >. The asterisk wildcard (*) can be used to find any sequence of characters, so if < query > should appear anywhere in the name, prepend it with an asterisk.

• Syntax:
  
  • request=search&type=songtitle&query=<query>
    
• Additional Options:
  
  • format=< file format >
    
  • page=< page number >
    
  • size=< range >
    
  • channels=< range >
    

Module File name AND Title

Returns search results for < query > matching both the file name and the song title. You can also use the asterisk wildcard here.

• Syntax:
  
  • request=search&type=filename_and_songtitle&query=<query>
    
• Additional Options:
  
  • format=< file format >
    
  • page=< page number >
    
  • size=< range >
    
  • channels=< range >
    

Module File name OR Title

Returns search results for < query > matching either the file name, or song title. You can also use the asterisk wildcard here.

• Syntax:
  
  • request=search&type=filename_or_songtitle&query=< query >
    
• Additional Options:
  
  • format=< file format >
    
  • page=< page number >
    
  • size=< range >
    
  • channels=< range >
    

Modules of a Specific Genre

Requests a list of modules matching the Genre ID Number provided by < query >

• Syntax:
  
  • request=search&type=genre&query=< query >
    
• Additional Options:
  
  • format=< file format >
    
  • page=< page number >
    
  • size=< range >
    

The query input requirement is for a number. Not text.

MD5 Hash Search

Requests data for a single module where < query > is an MD5 hash.

• Syntax:
  
  • request=search&type=hash&query=< query >