Fetch
+ Current weather
+ LISTENING STATUS
+ LIVE INVENTORY
+ ASTRONOMY
intro
Fundamentally, Fetch enables you to retrieve data from an API and use it on your Framer site.
Everything on the web works by requesting data from a server via a URL. This is called making a ‘request’ to a backend. These servers can have one or many URLs that are setup to send data, these are the API endpoints.
endpoints
A basic example of an API endpoint is a view counter. With Fetch, Framer asks the server for data by making a request the URL. The server then responds with the new data, which Framer integrates into your site via your Fetch setup.
API URL
Response
count:
000
}
This website is also a collection of example API endpoints to provide various functionality that you commonly see APIs used for on the web. You can find a list of them at api.fetch.tools.
widgets
By using Fetch within Components, you can build powerful isolated widgets with dynamic data that are easy to customise and share.
Component features like Variables and the new Loading/Error variants offer your more control over how Fetches load and display on your site. Learn more about these features in the video.
custom
The true power comes when you utilise custom APIs endpoints from you, your company, or the Framer community. These can range from APIs with a few lines of code, to production setups.
If you want to get started making your own API endpoint for Fetch, the easiest way is to use a function-as-a-service platform. These let you define a backend as a single function. A popular option is Clouldflare Workers. For smaller quick experiments another fun option is Val Town.
Like with all static websites, any API endpoints that are used with Fetch need to be configured to be safely accessed from the public internet. Many APIs support this already, but in some cases with specific authentication methods, we recommend using a small backend to securely serve only essential data for your site.
