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Enter a route
Choose the path and HTTP method for the fake API endpoint.
Fake API Generator
Generate a Fake API with Custom JSON
Forge API is a fake API generator for developers who need a working endpoint quickly. Instead of building temporary backend code, define your route and JSON response and begin using the generated API URL.
No backend server setup required.
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Generate an API endpoint without backend code.
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Use your own field names and JSON structures.
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Create realistic data for demos and prototypes.
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Access the endpoint through a standard HTTPS URL.
How it works
From JSON to a working endpoint
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Add realistic data
Paste JSON that resembles the data your real application will use.
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Generate the endpoint
Save the endpoint and start making requests from your project.
Use cases
Built for practical development workflows
Product demos
Show realistic application behaviour without connecting to production systems.
Hackathons
Create working integrations quickly when development time is limited.
Proofs of concept
Validate an application idea before investing in backend infrastructure.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about fake api generator
Is a fake API the same as a mock API?
The terms are commonly used for the same idea: an API endpoint that imitates expected behaviour using predefined responses.
Can I choose the endpoint URL path?
Yes. You can define endpoint paths that match your application design.
Can I use real-looking sample data?
Yes, provided the data does not contain sensitive or private information.
Build your frontend before the backend is ready
Create custom mock endpoints, return your own JSON and connect your application to a working API URL in seconds.