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)
Screenshots
Settings page with category selection 
Frontend widget showing a drawn API and snippets
Blocks
This plugin provides 1 block.
- Draw me an API Button that draws a random public API and shows snippets.
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.
FAQ
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Where does the data come from?
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From a curated built-in list inspired by https://www.freepublicapis.com/. You can filter categories in Settings.
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Does it store personal data?
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No. Favorites are stored locally in the visitor’s browser.
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Contributors & Developers
“Random API Generator” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release.