Random API Generator
"Draw me an API!" A playful block and shortcode that fetch a random public API and shows a copyable endpoint with sample JS/PHP snippets.
Plugin info
Maintenance & Compatibility
Maintenance score
Maintained • Last updated 151 days ago
Is Random API Generator abandoned?
Likely maintained (last update 151 days ago).
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Description
Add a fun developer utility to your site. Each click draws a curated random public API inspired by weekly selections on https://www.freepublicapis.com/ and shows:
- API name, category, and summary
- A copyable endpoint URL
- Sample JavaScript and WordPress PHP snippets
Features:
– Gutenberg block and [randapigen_api_generator] shortcode
– Admin setting to restrict categories
– Local favorites (browser localStorage)
Installation
- Upload the plugin folder to
/wp-content/plugins/or install via the Plugins screen. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
- Optional: Go to Settings Random API Generator to select allowed categories.
- Add the block “Draw me an API” or the
[randapigen_api_generator]shortcode.
Frequently Asked Questions
From a curated built-in list inspired by https://www.freepublicapis.com/. You can filter categories in Settings.
No. Favorites are stored locally in the visitor’s browser.
Review feed
Screenshots
Settings page with category selection
Frontend widget showing a drawn API and snippets
Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release.