WhatPulse

API

API for accessing keyboard and mouse usage metrics from WhatPulse

Overview

The WhatPulse Web API allows developers to retrieve detailed user-specific and aggregate metrics from the WhatPulse application, including key presses, mouse clicks, scroll counts, session durations, and global/group rankings. Responses are formatted in JSON for easy parsing. Use cases include building personal productivity dashboards, integrating usage insights into workflow optimization tools, analyzing user activity patterns, or creating gamified challenges based on input interaction metrics.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://developer.whatpulse.org/#web-api')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful API
JSON Response Format
User-Specific Usage Metrics
Aggregate Ranking Data

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is the WhatPulse API free to use?

The WhatPulse API is free for non-commercial personal and small group use; commercial plans may require additional permissions or licensing.

? Does the WhatPulse API require authentication?

Yes, access to user-specific metrics requires an API key, which can be obtained from the WhatPulse developer portal.

? What data formats does the WhatPulse API support?

The WhatPulse API primarily returns data in JSON format, which is widely compatible with most programming languages and tools.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Tracking

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Access to detailed keyboard/mouse activity metrics
⊕ Easy integration with productivity tools
⊕ Supports both personal and group data insights

Cons

⊖ Rate-limited for high-volume requests
⊖ Requires users to have an active WhatPulse account
⊖ No official SLA for commercial use