Mock REST APIs in 2 minutes

#webdev #javascript #frontend #api

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.