Create or obtain the API you want to use
Decide whether you want a Stremio addon, external service, or local proxy
Set up a backend server for the API integration
Define the addon manifest with the required Stremio fields
Implement the addon endpoints for catalog, meta, stream, or subtitles as needed
Fetch data from your API inside the addon logic
Map the API response to Stremio’s expected format
Host the addon on a public HTTPS URL
Test the addon locally before publishing
Install the addon in Stremio using the addon URL
Verify that the content appears correctly in Stremio
Update the addon whenever the API changes
Keep API keys and secrets on the server side only