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What The Commit API

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Overview

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What The Commit is a test data API. It needs no API key. It is served over plain HTTP and allows browser requests (CORS).

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Authentication
No auth
HTTPS
No
CORS
Yes
Category
Test Data

Questions

Does the What The Commit API need an API key?

No. The What The Commit API can be called without an API key or sign-up, which makes it handy for prototypes and front-end demos.

Can I call the What The Commit API from the browser?

Yes. The What The Commit API sends CORS headers, so a web page can call it directly with fetch().

Does the What The Commit API support HTTPS?

The What The Commit API is listed as HTTP only, so avoid sending secrets to it.

What are alternatives to the What The Commit API?

Other Test Data APIs include FakeStoreAPI, Dicebear Avatars, RandomUser, This Person Does not Exist, Randommer.

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