URLJockey is a web-based (SaaS) tool designed to simplify REST API development, testing, and learning. It allows developers to fully customize API responses— including status codes, response bodies, headers, query parameters, and request payloads—so frontend and client applications can move forward without waiting for a live backend.
Built for developers, students, and educators, URLJockey enables the creation of realistic mock API endpoints on demand. Whether you’re prototyping a feature, teaching RESTful concepts, or testing client-side logic, URLJockey provides fast, flexible, and configurable APIs that behave like real services.
By eliminating setup overhead and backend dependency blockers, URLJockey keeps workflows moving while maintaining the realism required for professional development and learning.
Why URLJockey Exists:
URLJockey was created to remove friction from learning and working with RESTful APIs. After observing how difficult it can be for students and developers to experiment with realistic API behavior using existing tools often due to cost, complexity, or limited flexibility, the focus became clear. The goal was to provide a simple, configurable way to work with APIs without unnecessary setup or backend dependencies. That principle continues to guide URLJockey’s design: fast to use, flexible by default, and realistic enough for professional development and education.
Who URLJockey Is For:
- Web developers who need reliable mock APIs during development and testing
- Students and educators learning or teaching RESTful services
- Teams and individuals prototyping and experimenting with APIs
Our focus is on simplicity, flexibility, and clarity. Instead of hard-coded examples or limited mocks, URLJockey gives you complete control over how your APIs behave—so you can build, test, and learn with confidence.
Key Use Cases:
Frontend Development Without Backend Dependencies
Continue building and testing frontend applications even when backend services are unavailable or incomplete by defining realistic API behavior.
API Prototyping and Experimentation
Quickly prototype endpoints, explore request and response structures, and validate API designs before committing to backend implementation.
Testing and Edge Case Simulation
Simulate error scenarios, custom status codes, headers, and payloads without complex setup or infrastructure.
Learning and Teaching RESTful Services
Provide hands-on learning experiences for REST concepts, HTTP behavior, and request/response patterns in a controlled environment.
Demos and Proofs of Concept
Create API-backed demos for presentations, interviews, or proofs of concept without relying on live backend systems.