Free File Upload & Management API — REST Endpoint for Testing & Development

Utilities

8 Endpoints

Handle file uploads, downloads, metadata, and bulk operations with validation. This endpoint provides realistic mock data and behaviors, making it perfect for frontend testing, QA, software demos, and programming tutorials.

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API Endpoints & Usage

Explore and interact with the available endpoints for the File Upload & Management API. These API routes are live!

POST

/api/upload

Upload single or multiple files with validation and metadata extraction.

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File Upload

Select files to upload

Please select at least one file to upload.

GET

/api/files

List uploaded files with metadata and pagination support.

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Request Path

You can add or change query parameters in the path above (e.g., ?name=User).

GET

/api/files/{fileId}

Get file metadata by ID. Replace {fileId} with an actual ID like `file_123`.

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Request Path

Replace placeholders (e.g., {userId}) with actual values in the path above. You can also add/edit query parameters (e.g., ?key=value).

PUT

/api/files/{fileId}

Update file metadata (description, tags). Replace {fileId} with an ID like `file_123`.

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Request Path

Replace placeholders (e.g., {userId}) with actual values in the path above.

Request Body (JSON)

DELETE

/api/files/{fileId}

Delete uploaded file by ID. Replace {fileId} with an actual ID like `file_abc`.

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Request Path

Replace placeholders (e.g., {userId}) with actual values in the path above.

GET

/api/files/{fileId}/download

Download the actual file content. Replace {fileId} with an ID like `file_123`.

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Request Path

Replace placeholders (e.g., {userId}) with actual values in the path above. You can also add/edit query parameters (e.g., ?key=value).

POST

/api/files/bulk

Perform bulk operations like delete or tag on multiple files.

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Request Body (JSON)

GET

/api/files/bulk

Get information about available bulk operations and their parameters.

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Request Path

You can add or change query parameters in the path above (e.g., ?name=User).

Example Usage

cURL Request

curl -X POST https://gen-endpoint.com/api/upload

Sample JSON Response

{
  "success": true,
  "files": [
    {
      "id": "file_abc123",
      "originalName": "document.pdf",
      "filename": "file_abc123_document.pdf",
      "size": 1024000,
      "mimeType": "application/pdf",
      "uploadedAt": "2024-08-16T10:00:00Z",
      "url": "/api/files/file_abc123",
      "downloadUrl": "/api/files/file_abc123/download"
    }
  ],
  "uploaded": 1,
  "message": "All 1 file(s) uploaded successfully"
}

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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.