ULID GeneratorULID Generator API

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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

URL
https://api.apiverve.com/v1/ulidgenerator

Example

How to call the ULID Generator API in different programming languages.

cURL Request
curl -X GET \
  "https://api.apiverve.com/v1/ulidgenerator?count=5&timestamp=1609459200000" \
  -H "X-API-Key: your_api_key_here"
JavaScript (Fetch API)
const response = await fetch('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/ulidgenerator?count=5&timestamp=1609459200000', {
  method: 'GET',
  headers: {
    'X-API-Key': 'your_api_key_here',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  }
});

const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);
Python (Requests)
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&timestamp=1609459200000', headers=headers)

data = response.json()
print(data)
Go (net/http)
package main

import (
    "fmt"
    "io"
    "net/http"

)

func main() {
    req, _ := http.NewRequest("GET", "https://api.apiverve.com/v1/ulidgenerator?count=5&timestamp=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))
}
Example 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
  }
}

Authentication

The ULID Generator API requires authentication via API key. Include your API key in the request header:

Required Header
X-API-Key: your_api_key_here

Learn more about authentication →

Interactive 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

ParameterTypeRequiredDescriptionDefaultExample
countintegeroptional
Number of ULIDs to generate
Range: 1 - 100
15
timestampintegeroptional
Custom timestamp in milliseconds (optional, uses current time if not specified)
-1609459200000

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 Response
200 OK
<?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>
YAML Response
200 OK
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
CSV Response
200 OK
keyvalue
ulids[01KCMMK564DMMCC17AVBZTVNT1,01KCMMK565ZE4681DFAEWBF95G,01KCMMK566K1REYH0JEK4Q8DKW,01KCMMK5670W9EHFNX76R8FKWH,01KCMMK568SFRY6DCZTZYMR66Y]
count5
timestamp1765924246724
format26 characters (10 timestamp + 16 random)
sortabletrue
case_insensitivetrue

Response Structure

All API responses follow a consistent structure with the following fields:

FieldTypeDescriptionExample
statusstringIndicates whether the request was successful ("ok") or failed ("error")ok
errorstring | nullContains error message if status is "error", otherwise nullnull
dataobject | nullContains 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:

Response fields marked with Premium are available exclusively on paid plans.View pricing
FieldTypeSample ValueDescription
ulidsarray["01KCMMK564DMMCC17AVBZTVNT1", ...]
Array of generated ULID strings in proper format
countnumber5
Number of ULIDs generated in this request
timestampPremiumnumber1765924246724
Timestamp in milliseconds used for generation
formatstring"26 characters (10 timestamp + 16 random)"
ULID format specification and component breakdown details
sortablebooleantrue
Whether generated ULIDs maintain natural chronological sorting
case_insensitivebooleantrue
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.

Test ULID Generator in the GraphQL Explorer to confirm availability and experiment with queries.

Credit Cost: Each API called in your GraphQL query consumes its standard credit cost.

GraphQL Endpoint
POST https://api.apiverve.com/v1/graphql
GraphQL Query Example
query {
  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?
Sign up for a free account at dashboard.apiverve.com. Your API key will be automatically generated and available in your dashboard. The same key works for ULID Generator and all other APIVerve APIs. The free plan includes 1,000 credits plus a 500 credit bonus.
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?
Yes! The ULID Generator API supports CORS with wildcard configuration, so you can call it directly from browser-based JavaScript without needing a proxy server. See the CORS section above for details.
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.

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