# Random API
# Quote
Returns a random meaningful quote to enlighten your day.
Example
"The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing." – Walt Disney
API Base URL
https://api.abracadalo.com/random/quote 
Outputs
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
quote | String | A random quote. |
author | String | Name of the author. |
# String/Password
Generate a random string. This function can also be used to generate strong passwords.
API Base URL
https://api.abracadalo.com/random/string
Example
15 ➔ "RUc_g22tUFK_*h%"
Parameters
| Name | Type | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|---|
length | Number | Desired length of the string. | Yes |
uppercase | Boolean | Should use capital letters (Default: true). | No |
lowercase | Boolean | Should use lowercase letters (Default: true). | No |
numbers | Boolean | Should use numbers (Default: true). | No |
special | Boolean | Should use special characters (<>`!?@#$%^&*().,_-) (Default: true). | No |
exclude | String | Characters to exclude. For example, type "3j$" to explicitly exclude the characters "3", "j", and "$" from the generated string. | No |
Outputs
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
string | String | Random string. |
# Option
Randomly choose an item in a list of options.
Example
"red, green, yellow, blue" ➔ "yellow"
API Base URL
https://api.abracadalo.com/random/option
Parameters
| Name | Type | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|---|
options | String | Comma separated list of options. | Yes |
Outputs
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
option | String | Random option. |
# UUID
Generate a random unique identifier (UUID (opens new window)).
Example
"acde070d-8c4c-4f0d-9d8a-162843c10333"
API Base URL
https://api.abracadalo.com/random/uuid
Outputs
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
uuid | String | A UUID. |
# First Name
Retrieve a random first name.
Example
"Sarah"
API Base URL
https://api.abracadalo.com/random/firstName
Outputs
| Name | Type | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|---|
gender | String | "m" for male, "f" for female name; omit for any | No |
# Last Name
Retrieve a random last name.
Example
"Connor"
API Base URL
https://api.abracadalo.com/random/lastName
# Name
Retrieve a full random name.
Example
"Sarah Connor"
API Base URL
https://api.abracadalo.com/random/name
Outputs
| Name | Type | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|---|
gender | String | "m" for male, "f" for female name; omit for any | No |