Wandbox
APIOnline code compiler API supporting 35+ programming languages
Overview
Wandbox API offers RESTful endpoints for compiling and executing code snippets across 35+ languages. Key endpoints include POST /api/compile (submit code with language/compiler options for execution) and GET /api/list.json (retrieve supported languages/compilers). Responses are JSON-formatted, containing output, errors, and execution metadata. Ideal for integrating into educational platforms, IDE plugins, or code-sharing tools to enable on-demand code execution without local setup.
Example Integration (JavaScript)
fetch('https://github.com/melpon/wandbox/blob/master/kennel2/API.rst')
.then(res => res.json())
.then(data => console.log(data))
.catch(err => console.error(err)); Key Features
- RESTful API
- 35+ supported languages
- JSON response format
- No authentication required
- Language/compiler listing endpoint
Frequently Asked Questions
? Is Wandbox free to use?
Yes, Wandbox is a free, community-driven service for compiling and executing code in multiple languages.
? Does it require an API Key?
No, the Wandbox API does not require any API key for accessing its compilation and language listing endpoints.
? What is the response format?
All responses from the Wandbox API are in JSON format, including compilation results, error messages, and supported language details.
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Tool Info
Pros
- ⊕ Free and open-source
- ⊕ Wide language coverage
- ⊕ Easy to integrate
- ⊕ No API key needed
Cons
- ⊖ Potential rate limits
- ⊖ No official SLA
- ⊖ Execution time constraints for snippets