ULID Generator API
Overview
To use ULID Generator, you need an API key. You can get one by creating a free account and visiting your dashboard.
GET Endpoint
https://api.apiverve.com/v1/ulidgeneratorExample
How to call the ULID Generator API in different programming languages.
curl -X GET \
"https://api.apiverve.com/v1/ulidgenerator?count=5×tamp=1609459200000" \
-H "X-API-Key: your_api_key_here"const response = await fetch('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/ulidgenerator?count=5×tamp=1609459200000', {
method: 'GET',
headers: {
'X-API-Key': 'your_api_key_here',
'Content-Type': 'application/json'
}
});
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);import requests
headers = {
'X-API-Key': 'your_api_key_here',
'Content-Type': 'application/json'
}
response = requests.get('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/ulidgenerator?count=5×tamp=1609459200000', headers=headers)
data = response.json()
print(data)package main
import (
"fmt"
"io"
"net/http"
)
func main() {
req, _ := http.NewRequest("GET", "https://api.apiverve.com/v1/ulidgenerator?count=5×tamp=1609459200000", nil)
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": {
"ulids": [
"01KCMMK564DMMCC17AVBZTVNT1",
"01KCMMK565ZE4681DFAEWBF95G",
"01KCMMK566K1REYH0JEK4Q8DKW",
"01KCMMK5670W9EHFNX76R8FKWH",
"01KCMMK568SFRY6DCZTZYMR66Y"
],
"count": 5,
"timestamp": 1765924246724,
"format": "26 characters (10 timestamp + 16 random)",
"sortable": true,
"case_insensitive": true
}
}Authentication
The ULID Generator 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 ULID Generator API directly in your browser with live requests and responses.
Parameters
The following parameters are available for the ULID Generator API:
Generate ULID
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description | Default | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
count | integer | optional | Number of ULIDs to generate Range: 1 - 100 | ||
timestamp | integer | optional | Custom timestamp in milliseconds (optional, uses current time if not specified) | - |
Response
The ULID Generator 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>
<ulids>
<ulid>01KCMMK564DMMCC17AVBZTVNT1</ulid>
<ulid>01KCMMK565ZE4681DFAEWBF95G</ulid>
<ulid>01KCMMK566K1REYH0JEK4Q8DKW</ulid>
<ulid>01KCMMK5670W9EHFNX76R8FKWH</ulid>
<ulid>01KCMMK568SFRY6DCZTZYMR66Y</ulid>
</ulids>
<count>5</count>
<timestamp>1765924246724</timestamp>
<format>26 characters (10 timestamp + 16 random)</format>
<sortable>true</sortable>
<case_insensitive>true</case_insensitive>
</data>
</response>
status: ok
error: null
data:
ulids:
- 01KCMMK564DMMCC17AVBZTVNT1
- 01KCMMK565ZE4681DFAEWBF95G
- 01KCMMK566K1REYH0JEK4Q8DKW
- 01KCMMK5670W9EHFNX76R8FKWH
- 01KCMMK568SFRY6DCZTZYMR66Y
count: 5
timestamp: 1765924246724
format: 26 characters (10 timestamp + 16 random)
sortable: true
case_insensitive: true
| key | value |
|---|---|
| ulids | [01KCMMK564DMMCC17AVBZTVNT1,01KCMMK565ZE4681DFAEWBF95G,01KCMMK566K1REYH0JEK4Q8DKW,01KCMMK5670W9EHFNX76R8FKWH,01KCMMK568SFRY6DCZTZYMR66Y] |
| count | 5 |
| timestamp | 1765924246724 |
| format | 26 characters (10 timestamp + 16 random) |
| sortable | true |
| case_insensitive | true |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
ulids | array | Array of generated ULID strings in proper format | |
count | number | Number of ULIDs generated in this request | |
timestampPremium | number | Timestamp in milliseconds used for generation | |
format | string | ULID format specification and component breakdown details | |
sortable | boolean | Whether generated ULIDs maintain natural chronological sorting | |
case_insensitive | boolean | Whether ULIDs are case-insensitive for comparison purposes |
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 ULID Generator through GraphQL to combine it with other API calls in a single request. Query only the ulid generator 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 {
ulidgenerator(
input: {
count: 5
timestamp: 1609459200000
}
) {
ulids
count
timestamp
format
sortable
case_insensitive
}
}Note: Authentication is handled via the x-api-key header in your GraphQL request, not as a query parameter.
CORS Support
The ULID Generator 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
ULID Generator 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 ULID Generator 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 ULID Generator
Official ULID Generator packages on npm, PyPI, NuGet, and JitPack — plus a Postman collection and an OpenAPI spec. See the SDK guide →
No-Code Integrations
ULID Generator 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 ULID Generator?
How many credits does ULID Generator cost?
Each successful ULID Generator 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 ulid generator lookups.
Can I use ULID Generator in production?
The free plan is for testing and development only. For production use of ULID Generator, 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 ULID Generator from a browser?
What happens if I exceed my ULID Generator credit limit?
When you reach your monthly credit limit, ULID Generator 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.








