Retrieving JSON Feed from Mochi Flashcards API using MacroDroid (Microtask Alternative for Android)
Mochi Flashcards is a popular flashcard app that allows users to create and study flashcards on various topics. The app provides an API that enables developers to retrieve data in JSON format. In this article, we will discuss how to use MacroDroid, a popular automation app for Android, to retrieve the JSON feed from Mochi Flashcards API.
Prerequisites
Before we begin, ensure that you have the following:
- A Mochi Flashcards account
- An API secret created for your account
- MacroDroid app installed on your Android device
Creating an API Secret
To create an API secret, follow these steps:
- Log in to your Mochi Flashcards account.
- Click on your profile picture in the top right corner and select
Settings. - Select
APIfrom the left-hand menu. - Click on
Create a new API secret. - Enter a name for your API secret and click
Create. - Copy the API secret as you will need it later.
Setting up MacroDroid
To set up MacroDroid, follow these steps:
- Open the MacroDroid app on your Android device.
- Tap on the
+button in the bottom right corner to create a new macro. - Select
Internetas the trigger and chooseHTTP Request. - In the URL field, enter the following URL:
https://mochi.cards/api/cards?api_key=YOUR_API_SECRETReplace
YOUR_API_SECRETwith the API secret you created earlier. - Select
GETas the request method and leave the other fields as default. - Tap on the
+button to add a new action. - Select
Textas the action and chooseSet Variable. - Enter a variable name, such as
json_feed, and set the value to%http_response_body%. - Tap on the
+button to add a new constraint. - Select
Applicationas the constraint and chooseIs Installed. - Enter the package name of the Mochi Flashcards app, which is
com.mochi.cards. - Save the macro and give it a name, such as
Retrieve Mochi Flashcards JSON Feed.
Retrieving the JSON Feed
To retrieve the JSON feed, run the macro you created earlier. MacroDroid will send an HTTP request to the Mochi Flashcards API and retrieve the JSON feed. The feed will be stored in the variable you created earlier, which you can use in other macros or actions.
Retrieving the JSON feed from Mochi Flashcards API using MacroDroid is a simple process that can be done in a few easy steps. With this technique, you can automate various tasks and integrate Mochi Flashcards with other apps and services on your Android device.
References
// Example code block
const apiSecret = 'YOUR_API_SECRET';
const url = `https://mochi.cards/api/cards?api\_key=${apiSecret}`;
fetch(url)
.then(response => response.json())
.then(data => {
console.log(data);
})
.catch(error => {
console.error(error);
});