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Effortlessly Host Static JSON Files with JSONsilo.com

Hello there!

Today, I’d like to introduce you to a small project I built in my free time. To my surprise, this project has already helped serve a million users from around the world!

The project is called JSONsilo.com. It’s a simple, free, and reliable tool that allows developers to host static JSON files up to 5MB in size. Let me walk you through what JSONsilo.com is, why I built it, and how you can use it to simplify your development workflow.

Why I Built JSONsilo.com 🚀

As a developer, I often found myself needing a quick and reliable way to host static JSON files for testing APIs, sharing mock data, or powering small web applications. Existing solutions were either overly complicated or came with hidden costs. That’s when I decided to create JSONsilo.com a no-frills platform focused on:

  • Unlimited Requests 🤯
  • Up to 5MB size
  • Modern UI
  • Switch Region (US, EU, and SG regions)

Who Can Benefit from JSONsilo.com?

  • Developers: Test APIs and share mock data easily
  • Educators: Host JSON data for coding tutorials.
  • Students: Share project data without complicated hosting setups.
  • Small Businesses: Power simple apps or widgets with hosted data.

How to Use JSONsilo.com

Getting started with JSONsilo.com is a breeze! Follow these steps:

  • Manually enter or upload Your JSON File.

  • Copy the URL: Once uploaded, you’ll receive a unique URL for your file.

  • Integrate: Use the URL in your project—whether it’s a web app, API testing tool, or data sharing platform.

Here’s an example of how you might fetch your hosted JSON (public) in JavaScript:

const url = 'https://api.jsonsilo.com/public/f21f20c9-3f3d-4ad5-8c95-9836868fe0e8';

const headers = {
   'Content-Type': 'application/json'
};

axios.get(url, { headers: headers })
  .then(response => {
     console.log(response.data);
  })
  .catch(error => {
     console.error('There was an error with the request:', error);
  });
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Try JSONsilo.com Today!

Whether you’re a developer, student, or small business owner, JSONsilo.com is here to make hosting JSON files simple and free. Visit JSONsilo.com to get started!

Thank you for taking the time to read about my project. I hope JSONsilo.com becomes a helpful tool in your workflow. Let me know how you’re using it—I’d love to hear your stories!

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