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When you’re building a frontend but still waiting for the backend, development slows down.
Here’s a quick way to get realistic API data instantly — without writing any server code.
What is MockApiHub?
MockApiHub is a free tool that lets you create realistic mock REST APIs instantly.
It’s designed for frontend developers, QA engineers, and students who need quick API endpoints for demos or testing.
No backend setup, no authentication, no signup.
Example Request
You can call ready-made endpoints directly with fetch or your favorite HTTP client.
GET https://mockapihub.com/api/users
fetch("https://mockapihub.com/api/users")
.then((res) => res.json())
.then((data) => console.log(data));
You’ll get realistic JSON responses that look like this:
[
{
"id": 1,
"name": "John Doe",
"email": "john.doe@example.com"
},
{
"id": 2,
"name": "Jane Smith",
"email": "jane.smith@example.com"
}
]
All endpoints are CORS-enabled, so you can use them directly inside your browser or frontend apps.
Why Use MockApiHub?
- No backend needed – Start building UIs immediately
- Realistic JSON data – Simulates production-like responses
- Free & fast – No registration or setup
- Perfect for demos & tutorials – Great for workshops, testing, and examples
- Supports CRUD – GET, POST, PUT, DELETE available out of the box
Try It in the Playground
You can experiment right now in your browser:
Open the Playground
The Playground lets you:
- Create and edit mock resources
- Test API endpoints instantly
- View JSON output directly in the browser
Quick Integration Example (React)
Here’s how easy it is to use MockApiHub inside a React component.
import { useEffect, useState } from "react";
function UsersList() {
const [users, setUsers] = useState([]);
useEffect(() => {
fetch("https://mockapihub.com/api/users")
.then((res) => res.json())
.then(setUsers);
}, []);
return (
<ul>
{users.map((u) => (
<li key={u.id}>{u.name} ({u.email})</li>
))}
</ul>
);
}
export default UsersList;
That’s it — no backend required.
Learn More
Documentation and examples:
Click Here
Playground (live API testing):
Click Here
Why I Built It
MockApiHub was created to remove the friction of backend dependencies during frontend and testing phases.
It helps teams move faster and focus on UI and logic first. Also using it for free is the key.
Call to Action
If you often need quick mock APIs for prototypes, tests, or tutorials,
try MockApiHub today and build without waiting on a backend.
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by MockApiHub
MockApiHub | Sciencx (2025-10-14T01:38:47+00:00) Mock REST APIs in 2 minutes. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2025/10/14/mock-rest-apis-in-2-minutes/
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