Free Real-time Chat API — REST Endpoint for Testing & Development
WebSocket-based chat with rooms, typing indicators, message history, and user presence. This endpoint provides realistic mock data and behaviors, making it perfect for frontend testing, QA, software demos, and programming tutorials.
/api/chat/rooms
List available chat rooms with participant counts.
You can add or change query parameters in the path above (e.g., ?name=User).
/api/chat/rooms
Create new chat room with customizable settings.
/api/chat/rooms/{roomId}/messages
Get message history for room with pagination. Replace {roomId} with an actual ID.
Replace placeholders (e.g., {userId}) with actual values in the path above. You can also add/edit query parameters (e.g., ?key=value).
/api/chat/rooms/{roomId}/messages
Send message to chat room. Replace {roomId} with an actual ID.
Replace placeholders (e.g., {userId}) with actual values in the path above.
cURL Request
curl -X GET https://gen-endpoint.com/api/chat/roomsSample JSON Response
[
{
"id": "room_1",
"name": "General Discussion",
"description": "Main chat room for all users",
"participants": 45,
"lastActivity": "2024-08-16T12:00:00Z",
"type": "public"
},
{
"id": "room_2",
"name": "Tech Support",
"description": "Get help with technical issues",
"participants": 12,
"lastActivity": "2024-08-16T11:30:00Z",
"type": "public"
}
]Is this API free?
Yes! This API is completely free to use for personal, learning, and development purposes. There are no strict usage limits for standard personal use.
Does it require authentication?
Most of our endpoints are public and do not require any API keys or authentication. You can start sending requests immediately.
What does the response look like?
Our APIs return standardized JSON responses mimicking real-world data structures, ensuring easy parsing and integration for your frontend or tools.
Can I use this in production?
No. These endpoints are designed solely for testing, development, and demonstration purposes. They provide mock data and do not guarantee uptime or data persistence required for production applications.