Pig Latin API
Overview
To use Pig Latin, you need an API key. You can get one by creating a free account and visiting your dashboard.
POST Endpoint
https://api.apiverve.com/v1/piglatinExample
How to call the Pig Latin API in different programming languages.
curl -X POST \
"https://api.apiverve.com/v1/piglatin" \
-H "X-API-Key: your_api_key_here" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"text": "The square wooden crate was packed to be shipped. To have is better than to wait and hope.",
"exclusions": [
"crate",
"hope"
]
}'const response = await fetch('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/piglatin', {
method: 'POST',
headers: {
'X-API-Key': 'your_api_key_here',
'Content-Type': 'application/json'
},
body: JSON.stringify({
"text": "The square wooden crate was packed to be shipped. To have is better than to wait and hope.",
"exclusions": [
"crate",
"hope"
]
})
});
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);import requests
headers = {
'X-API-Key': 'your_api_key_here',
'Content-Type': 'application/json'
}
payload = {
"text": "The square wooden crate was packed to be shipped. To have is better than to wait and hope.",
"exclusions": [
"crate",
"hope"
]
}
response = requests.post('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/piglatin', headers=headers, json=payload)
data = response.json()
print(data)package main
import (
"fmt"
"io"
"net/http"
"bytes"
"encoding/json"
)
func main() {
payload := map[string]interface{}{
"text": "The square wooden crate was packed to be shipped. To have is better than to wait and hope.",
"exclusions": "crate,hope"
}
jsonPayload, _ := json.Marshal(payload)
req, _ := http.NewRequest("POST", "https://api.apiverve.com/v1/piglatin", bytes.NewBuffer(jsonPayload))
req.Header.Set("X-API-Key", "your_api_key_here")
req.Header.Set("Content-Type", "application/json")
client := &http.Client{}
resp, err := client.Do(req)
if err != nil {
panic(err)
}
defer resp.Body.Close()
body, _ := io.ReadAll(resp.Body)
fmt.Println(string(body))
}{
"status": "ok",
"error": null,
"data": {
"text": "Ethay uaresqay oodenway crate asway ackedpay otay ebay ippedshay. Otay avehay isyay etterbay anthay otay aitway andyay hope.",
"exlcusions": [
"crate",
"hope"
]
}
}Authentication
The Pig Latin API requires authentication via API key. Include your API key in the request header:
X-API-Key: your_api_key_hereInteractive API Playground
Test the Pig Latin API directly in your browser with live requests and responses.
Parameters
The following parameters are available for the Pig Latin API:
Encode Pig Latin
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description | Default | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
text | string | required | The text to encode in Pig Latin | - | |
exclusions | array | optional | Words to exclude from encoding | - |
Response
The Pig Latin API returns responses in JSON, XML, YAML, and CSV formats. The JSON response is shown in the Example section above; alternative formats below.
Other Response Formats
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<response>
<status>ok</status>
<error xsi:nil="true" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"/>
<data>
<text>Ethay uaresqay oodenway crate asway ackedpay otay ebay ippedshay. Otay avehay isyay etterbay anthay otay aitway andyay hope.</text>
<exlcusions>
<exlcusion>crate</exlcusion>
<exlcusion>hope</exlcusion>
</exlcusions>
</data>
</response>
status: ok
error: null
data:
text: >-
Ethay uaresqay oodenway crate asway ackedpay otay ebay ippedshay. Otay
avehay isyay etterbay anthay otay aitway andyay hope.
exlcusions:
- crate
- hope
| key | value |
|---|---|
| text | Ethay uaresqay oodenway crate asway ackedpay otay ebay ippedshay. Otay avehay isyay etterbay anthay otay aitway andyay hope. |
| exlcusions | [crate,hope] |
Response Structure
All API responses follow a consistent structure with the following fields:
| Field | Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
status | string | Indicates whether the request was successful ("ok") or failed ("error") | ok |
error | string | null | Contains error message if status is "error", otherwise null | null |
data | object | null | Contains the API response data if successful, otherwise null | {...} |
Learn more about response formats →
Response Data Fields
When the request is successful, the data object contains the following fields:
| Field | Type | Sample Value | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
text | string | - | |
exlcusions | array | - |
Headers
Only X-API-Key is required. Optional headers include Accept for response format negotiation (JSON, XML, or YAML), User-Agent, and X-Request-ID for request tracing. See all request headers →
GraphQL AccessALPHA
Access Pig Latin through GraphQL to combine it with other API calls in a single request. Query only the pig latin data you need with precise field selection, and orchestrate complex data fetching workflows.
Credit Cost: Each API called in your GraphQL query consumes its standard credit cost.
POST https://api.apiverve.com/v1/graphqlquery {
piglatin(
input: {
text: "The square wooden crate was packed to be shipped. To have is better than to wait and hope."
exclusions: ["crate","hope"]
}
) {
text
exlcusions
}
}Note: Authentication is handled via the x-api-key header in your GraphQL request, not as a query parameter.
CORS Support
The Pig Latin API accepts cross-origin requests from any origin, so it can be called directly from browser-based applications without a proxy. See CORS support →
Rate Limiting
Pig Latin requests are throttled per minute on the Free plan and unthrottled on paid plans. Exceeding the limit returns 429 Too Many Requests; rate-limit usage is reported in the X-RateLimit-Limit, X-RateLimit-Remaining, and X-RateLimit-Reset response headers. See per-plan limits and best practices →
Error Codes
The Pig Latin API uses standard HTTP status codes — 200 on success, 400 for invalid parameters, 401 for missing or invalid keys, 403 for insufficient credits, 429 for rate-limit exhaustion, and 500/503 for server-side issues. Each error response includes an X-Request-ID header you can quote when contacting support. See full error handling guide →
SDKs for Pig Latin
Official Pig Latin packages on npm, PyPI, NuGet, and JitPack — plus a Postman collection and an OpenAPI spec. See the SDK guide →
No-Code Integrations
Pig Latin works with Zapier, Make, Pipedream, n8n, and Power Automate using the same API key. See setup guides →
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an API key for Pig Latin?
How many credits does Pig Latin cost?
Each successful Pig Latin API call consumes credits based on plan tier. Check the pricing section above for the exact credit cost. Failed requests and errors don't consume credits, so you only pay for successful pig latin lookups.
Can I use Pig Latin in production?
The free plan is for testing and development only. For production use of Pig Latin, upgrade to a paid plan (Starter, Pro, or Mega) which includes commercial use rights, no attribution requirements, and guaranteed uptime SLAs. All paid plans are production-ready.
Can I use Pig Latin from a browser?
What happens if I exceed my Pig Latin credit limit?
When you reach your monthly credit limit, Pig Latin API requests will return an error until you upgrade your plan or wait for the next billing cycle. You'll receive notifications at 80% and 95% usage to give you time to upgrade if needed.








