# Accordance API Status

## Current Situation

Based on the forum discussion (topic 37607), the Accordance API/OSC integration appears to be a **"user-driven vision"** rather than a fully implemented feature yet.

**There is no OSC option in Accordance Preferences** because the feature hasn't been released yet.

## What This Means

- ✅ **Your Bible App integration is ready** - The code is prepared to receive Accordance data
- ⏳ **Accordance API is not yet available** - The feature is still in development/planning
- 📝 **You're seeing test data** - The placeholder text is intentional until Accordance releases the API

## Options Going Forward

### Option 1: Wait for Accordance API Release

Keep an eye on:
- **Accordance Forums:** https://forums.accordancebible.com/
- **Forum Topic:** https://forums.accordancebible.com/topic/37607-accordance-api-a-user-driven-vision-for-the-future/
- **Accordance Updates:** Check for new versions that might include OSC/API support

### Option 2: Contact Accordance Support

Reach out to Accordance to:
- Express interest in the API feature
- Ask about timeline for release
- Request beta access if available
- Provide feedback on what you'd like to see

**Contact:** support@accordancebible.com

### Option 3: Use Current Test Data

The integration currently provides enhanced test data for common words:
- **love** - Full Strong's data (G25)
- **faith** - Full Strong's data (G4102)
- **god** - Full Strong's data (G2316)
- **christ** - Full Strong's data (G5547)
- **lord** - Full Strong's data (G2962)

For other words, you'll see a message explaining the situation.

### Option 4: Manual Integration

You could manually:
1. Use Accordance's **Instant Details** feature
2. Copy/paste definitions into your notes
3. Use Accordance's search features to look up words

## What Happens When Accordance Releases the API

Once Accordance implements OSC/API support:

1. **Enable it in Accordance Preferences** (when available)
2. **Update the port** in `osc-config.json` if needed
3. **Restart your Bible App server**
4. **It should work automatically!** - The integration is already coded and ready

## Current Integration Status

✅ **Server code:** Ready to send/receive OSC messages  
✅ **Client code:** Ready to display Accordance data  
✅ **Popup cards:** Ready to show Accordance information  
⏳ **Accordance API:** Not yet available  

## Next Steps

1. **Continue using the app** - Test data will show for common words
2. **Monitor Accordance forums** - Watch for API announcements
3. **Contact Accordance** - Express interest in the feature
4. **Check Accordance updates** - New versions might include API support

## Summary

The integration is **ready and waiting** for Accordance to release their API. Once they do, it should work automatically. Until then, you'll see helpful test data and messages explaining the situation.