Mockaroo

API

Generate realistic fake data in JSON, CSV, SQL, XML, and more

Overview

Mockaroo’s RESTful API enables developers to generate customizable fake data via HTTP GET/POST requests. It supports output formats like JSON, CSV, SQL (INSERT statements), XML, and plain text. Users can define schemas with over 100 data types (names, emails, addresses, dates) and adjust parameters for volume and structure. Use cases include populating test databases, mocking API responses for frontend testing, validating data pipelines, and creating sample datasets for QA. The API allows schema reuse and bulk generation for efficient test data management.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://www.mockaroo.com/docs')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful API
Multiple output formats (JSON, CSV, SQL, XML)
Customizable data schemas
100+ data types
Bulk data generation

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Mockaroo free to use?

Yes, Mockaroo offers a free tier with daily request limits; paid plans unlock higher volumes and advanced features.

? Does the Mockaroo API require an API key?

Yes, an API key (from your Mockaroo account) is required to authenticate all API requests.

? What output formats does the Mockaroo API support?

The API supports JSON, CSV, SQL (INSERT statements), XML, plain text (TXT), and Excel (XLSX) formats.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Test Data

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Easy-to-integrate API
⊕ Flexible schema design
⊕ Supports diverse output formats
⊕ Free tier for basic usage
⊕ Comprehensive documentation

Cons

⊖ Rate-limited free tier
⊖ Paid plans needed for high-volume requests
⊖ Advanced data types restricted to premium tiers