API features
Text to QR codes
Encode text exactly, including spaces and line breaks.
Website links
Turn a URL into a static QR code for print or digital use.
Multilingual content
Encode supported Unicode text for international workflows.
Adjustable image size
Choose a square PNG size from 64 to 2048 pixels, subject to content capacity.
Downloadable PNG files
Retrieve a public image link and save it in your application.
Print and application workflows
Add QR generation to labels, onboarding and content workflows.
API Document
HTTP Protocol:HTTPS
HTTP Method:POST
HTTP Endpoint:https://api.gugudata.io/v1/qrcode
Response Type:application/json; charset=utf-8
DEMO Endpoint:https://api.gugudata.io/v1/qrcode/demo
Live Demo:Try Interactive Demo
Postman Collection:Run in Postman
API Request Parameters
| Name | Type | Is Required | Default Value | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| appkey | string | true | YOUR_APPKEY | API key used to authenticate the request. |
| content | string | true | Nonblank text or URL, preserved exactly including spaces and line breaks. At most 32768 UTF-8 bytes; QR capacity and selected size impose smaller limits. Shorten content or increase size when it cannot fit. | |
| size | integer | false | 200 | Integer image width and height from 64 to 2048 pixels. Defaults to 200; fractions, strings and null are rejected. |
API Response Parameters
| Name | Type | Remark |
|---|---|---|
| url | string | Public HTTPS URL of the generated PNG. Download and save the file; permanent hosting is not guaranteed. HTTP 400 / business 400 for invalid input, HTTP 500 / business 500 for generation failure, and HTTP 503 / business 500 when image storage is unavailable. |
API Response Status Codes
| Status Code | Explanation of Status Code | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| 200 | Request processed successfully. | Some endpoints expose a separate application-level status field in the response body, such as `dataStatus.statusCode`. |
| 400 | Invalid request parameters or request format. | Check required fields, data types, and request body format. |
| 401 | Missing or unknown application key. | Provide a valid `appkey` with the request. |
| 403 | The application key is recognized but access is not allowed. | The key may be expired, inactive, or not permitted for the requested API. |
| 429 | Request rate or trial usage limit exceeded. | Reduce request frequency and retry with backoff. If a trial allowance is exhausted, check Trial Keys for remaining requests and subscribe to continue. |
| 500 | Internal service error. | Retry later or contact support if the error persists. |
| 503 | Upstream service unavailable. | Retry later; the requested upstream dependency is temporarily unavailable. |
Remote MCP
Use this API through GuGuData Remote MCP
Connect your AI client once, authorize in the browser, and the client can use the GuGuData API tools available to your account. You do not need to paste an appkey into the MCP client.
https://mcp.gugudata.io/mcp{
"mcpServers": {
"gugudata": {
"url": "https://mcp.gugudata.io/mcp",
"transportType": "streamable-http"
}
}
}Code Snippets
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about request limits, trials, renewal, and cancellation.
What does the 5 requests per second limit mean?
It is a request-rate limit, not a concurrency allowance. Keep your request rate at or below 5 per second. If the service returns a rate-limit response, reduce the frequency and retry with backoff.
Is total paid usage limited?
There is no total request cap during an active paid subscription and no usage-based overage charge.
How does the free trial work?
Each account can receive a limited trial key. Requests are shared across APIs in the same category. Check Trial Keys for the exact allowance and remaining requests.
How do renewal and cancellation work?
The plan renews annually until canceled. Manage or cancel the renewal from Dashboard → Orders & Billing. Access continues through the paid period after cancellation. See the Terms of Service for the current refund policy. If the billing portal is unavailable, contact support.
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