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WrapAPI
What it is
WrapAPI builds APIs on top of existing websites through a visual workflow. Its Chrome extension records browser actions and page loads, filters server requests, and turns selected requests into API templates. The Builder extracts data from HTML, JSON, and XML responses, handles multiple layouts and error cases, identifies changing URL or request-body parts as parameters, and defines outputs through selected elements or regular expressions. Users can configure URLs, query strings, POST data, and file uploads, then call published endpoints with ordinary HTTP requests. Supported methods include GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, HEAD, OPTIONS, PATCH, and TRACE. WrapAPI also provides reusable workflows, self-hosted deployment, and a Proxy that records Android app or webview requests, inspects desktop app requests, and replays captures for debugging. The Community plan costs nothing and includes 30,000 API calls monthly, but public APIs must be shared with the community and support has no SLA.
For and against
For
- Visual request capture and data extraction
- Supports HTML, JSON, and XML responses
- Published endpoints use regular HTTP requests
- Self-hosted deployment is available
- Free plan includes 30,000 monthly calls
Against
- Capture extension works only with Chrome
- Community APIs must be publicly shared
- Community support has no SLA
The verdict
WrapAPI provides a visual route from captured requests to callable API endpoints, with extraction and parameter tools. Its Chrome-only capture and public-sharing requirement on the free plan may limit some workflows.
Who it suits
It suits developers and teams turning website or application requests into reusable APIs. Self-hosted and business options address projects needing private or managed deployment.
Plans and prices
Community
30,000 API calls per month · Public APIs must be shared with community · Shared infrastructure · Community support without SLA
Read 9 Oct 2026 · wrapapi.com
Business - Cloud
Unlimited API calls · Private APIs · Dedicated infrastructure · Support with SLAs
Read 9 Oct 2026 · wrapapi.com
Business - Self-hosted
Private APIs · Hosted on your own infrastructure · Support with SLAs
Read 9 Oct 2026 · wrapapi.com
Fully managed
Custom-built APIs · Unlimited API calls · Private or self-hosted hosting · Support with SLAs
Read 9 Oct 2026 · wrapapi.com
On the record
- API methods
- The API Builder interface lists GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, HEAD, OPTIONS, PATCH, and TRACE methods.wrapapi.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Browser compatibility
- The request capture extension is compatible only with Chrome, while the rest of the site works with any browser.wrapapi.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Data collection
- The privacy policy says capture and test case pages collect only requests users specifically save to an API element, while API-use request and response content may be retained in part.wrapapi.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Data extraction
- The Builder lets users visually select data and extract from HTML, JSON, and XML responses, with support for multiple layouts and error cases.wrapapi.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- HTTP requests
- The Builder supports setting URLs, query strings, POST data, and file uploads, and published endpoints can be called with regular HTTP requests.wrapapi.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Inputs and outputs
- WrapAPI can identify changing URL or request body parts as parameters and lets users define outputs by selecting elements or writing regular expressions.wrapapi.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Maker
- WrapAPI was created by Peter Xu with help from Harry Yu, and the site identifies Myrtlelime Inc. as its operator.wrapapi.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Proxy
- WrapAPI Proxy can record Android app and webview requests, inspect desktop app requests, and save and replay requests for debugging.wrapapi.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Proxy privacy
- The Proxy page states that request captures are not saved on WrapAPI's server.wrapapi.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- WrapAPI builds APIs on top of existing websites.wrapapi.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Request capture
- Its Chrome extension records browser actions and page loads, filters server requests, and uses requests as API templates.wrapapi.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Security
- The privacy policy says WrapAPI uses physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards and limits information access to authorized employees and contractors who need it.wrapapi.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Sharing
- Users can share and build on APIs from other WrapAPI members; the Community plan requires APIs to be shared publicly.wrapapi.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The Community plan has support without an SLA; Business plans list support with SLAs, and the docs provide [email protected] for bug reports.wrapapi.com · read 9 Oct 2026
