Automation endpoints
JSON formatting, XML inspection, JWT decoding and inspection, UUID and password generation, hashing, date conversion, text transform, and YAML conversion endpoints for scripts, CI jobs, docs, and internal platforms.
Takeaway
The API surface should stay small, predictable, and script-friendly until usage proves which browser utilities deserve automation endpoints.
01
Current contract
The live API exposes JSON formatting, XML inspection, JWT decoding and token inspection without signature verification, bounded UUID and password generation, SHA hashing, date conversion, text transforms, and YAML conversion.
These routes serve automation use cases where a browser UI is not convenient, such as CI checks, shell scripts, and internal tooling. They should not become a hidden data sink for sensitive browser workflows.
- Keep each endpoint documented with request, response, limits, and error behavior.
- Prefer POST for structured conversion and inspection work.
- Use GET only for bounded generation routes with simple query parameters.
02
Design constraints
Every endpoint should have explicit request shapes, stable JSON responses, documented error status codes, and tight limits. Utility APIs become more trustworthy when they fail clearly and avoid hidden server-side behavior.
The constraint is product quality, not just cost. A bounded endpoint is easier to test, easier to document, and safer to expose publicly.
- Return 400 for malformed requests, 413 for oversized payloads, and 422 for invalid content.
- Disable response caching where outputs are generated or input-dependent.
- Avoid storing raw request bodies, decoded claims, or generated secrets.
03
Expansion criteria
New endpoints should be added only when a tool has a repeatable script use case, low privacy risk, and a bounded execution model. Additional endpoint candidates should first prove clear script usage, documented limits, and low privacy risk.
A browser tool can be useful without an API route. The server surface should grow when automation needs a stable contract, not just because a UI feature exists.
- Require one CLI or CI example before adding a new endpoint.
- Write tests for success, malformed input, invalid content, and size limits.
- Document privacy boundaries before linking the endpoint from product pages.