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Random API Generator

by yogesha

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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)

  1. Upload the plugin folder to /wp-content/plugins/ or install via the Plugins screen.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
  3. Optional: Go to Settings Random API Generator to select allowed categories.
  4. Add the block “Draw me an API” or the [randapigen_api_generator] shortcode.
  1. Settings page with category selection

    Settings page with category selection

  2. Frontend widget showing a drawn API and snippets

    Frontend widget showing a drawn API and snippets

Where does the data come from?

From a curated built-in list inspired by https://www.freepublicapis.com/. You can filter categories in Settings.

Does it store personal data?

No. Favorites are stored locally in the visitor’s browser.

1.0.0

  • Initial release.
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