Lorem Ipsum API - Free Placeholder Text
Produces lorem ipsum placeholder text in three unit types: words, sentences, or paragraphs. Specify how many units you need. Useful for populating UI mockups, testing typography, or seeding development databases.
Code examples
curl -X POST https://api.botoi.com/v1/lorem/generate \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"count":3,"type":"sentences"}'When to use this API
Fill design mockups with realistic text lengths
Generate paragraphs of placeholder text to test how a page layout handles varying content lengths in Figma-to-code builds.
Seed test databases with text fields
Populate a development database with placeholder descriptions, bios, and comments for load testing and UI screenshots.
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum count I can request?
You can request up to 100 units (words, sentences, or paragraphs) in a single call.
Does the output always start with "Lorem ipsum"?
The first paragraph starts with the traditional "Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet" opening. Subsequent units vary.
Can I get lorem ipsum in other languages?
This endpoint generates classic Latin-based lorem ipsum only. It does not support localized placeholder text.
Is the generated text the same every time?
No. The text is randomly sampled from the lorem ipsum corpus, so each call produces a different result.
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