Bob Ross Lorem Ipsum API Documentation

API Overview

The Bob Ross Lorem Ipsum API allows you to generate Bob Ross-inspired placeholder text for your applications, websites, or design mockups. This API is free to use with reasonable rate limits.

REST Endpoint

GET https://api.bobrossloremipsum.com/v1/generate

Query Parameters

Parameter	Type	Default	Description
type	string	paragraphs	Type of content to generate: 'paragraphs', 'sentences', or 'words'
count	integer	3	Number of items to generate (1-10)
format	string	json	Response format: 'json', 'text', or 'html'
lang	string	en	Language: 'en', 'fr', 'es', or 'de'

Example Request

                    GET https://api.bobrossloremipsum.com/v1/generate?type=paragraphs&count=2&format=json
                

Example Response (JSON)

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "type": "paragraphs",
    "count": 2,
    "content": [
      "We don't make mistakes, just happy little accidents. Let's build a happy little cloud. Let's build some happy little trees. Everyone needs a friend. Friends are the most valuable things in the world.",
      "Just go out and talk to a tree. Make friends with it. There's nothing wrong with having a tree as a friend. Trees cover up a multitude of sins. In this world, everything can be happy."
    ]
  }
}

Code Examples

JavaScript / Node.js

// Using fetch in browser
fetch('https://api.bobrossloremipsum.com/v1/generate?type=paragraphs&count=2')
  .then(response => response.json())
  .then(data => {
    console.log(data.data.content);
    // Use the generated content in your application
  })
  .catch(error => console.error('Error fetching Bob Ross ipsum:', error));

// Using Node.js with axios
const axios = require('axios');

axios.get('https://api.bobrossloremipsum.com/v1/generate', {
  params: {
    type: 'paragraphs',
    count: 2,
    format: 'json'
  }
})
.then(response => {
  console.log(response.data.data.content);
  // Use the generated content in your application
})
.catch(error => console.error('Error fetching Bob Ross ipsum:', error));

Python

import requests

response = requests.get(
    'https://api.bobrossloremipsum.com/v1/generate',
    params={
        'type': 'paragraphs',
        'count': 2,
        'format': 'json'
    }
)

if response.status_code == 200:
    data = response.json()
    content = data['data']['content']
    print(content)
    # Use the generated content in your application
else:
    print(f'Error: {response.status_code}')

PHP

<?php
$url = 'https://api.bobrossloremipsum.com/v1/generate';
$params = [
    'type' => 'paragraphs',
    'count' => 2,
    'format' => 'json'
];

$url = $url . '?' . http_build_query($params);
$response = file_get_contents($url);

if ($response !== false) {
    $data = json_decode($response, true);
    $content = $data['data']['content'];
    print_r($content);
    // Use the generated content in your application
} else {
    echo 'Error fetching Bob Ross ipsum';
}
?>

Rate Limits

To ensure fair usage and availability for all developers, the API has the following rate limits:

100 requests per hour per IP address
1,000 requests per day per IP address

If you need higher limits for commercial applications, please contact us.

Terms of Use

By using the Bob Ross Lorem Ipsum API, you agree to:

Not use the API for spam, scam, or any malicious purposes
Not attempt to circumvent the rate limits
Include attribution to Bob Ross Lorem Ipsum when using the API in publicly accessible applications

For full terms, please see our Privacy Policy.