useless-rng-api

Simple random number generator API built with Next.js.

Useful for n8n, Make, scripts, or any workflow where you just need a quick random number between a minimum and maximum value.

A hosted version is available:

https://useless-rng-api.vercel.app

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Features

• Simple HTTP API
• Returns a random number between min and max
• Built with Next.js
• Easy to deploy on Vercel or any platform that supports Next.js
• Useful for automation tools like n8n and Make
• Lightweight and stateless

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API Endpoint

GET /api/rng

Query Parameters

Parameter	Required	Description
min	yes	Minimum number
max	yes	Maximum number

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Example Request

[https://useless-rng-api.vercel.app/api/rng?min=1&max=100](https://useless-rng-api.vercel.app/api/rng?min=1&max=100)

Example Response

{
  "min": 1,
  "max": 100,
  "number": 42
}

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Usage in n8n / Make

Use a standard HTTP request node.

Example configuration:

Method

GET

URL

https://useless-rng-api.vercel.app/api/rng?min=1&max=10

The response will contain the generated number which can be used in your workflow logic.

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Local Development

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/your-username/useless-rng-api.git

Install dependencies:

npm install

Run the development server:

npm run dev

The API will be available at:

http://localhost:3000/api/rng?min=1&max=10

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Deploy

Deploy to Vercel

The easiest way:

1. Fork or clone the repository
2. Import the project in Vercel
3. Deploy

Vercel automatically detects Next.js projects.

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Deploy Anywhere

Since the project uses Next.js, it can be deployed to:

• Vercel
• Railway
• Render
• Docker environments
• Any Node.js server supporting Next.js

Build the project:

npm run build

Start the production server:

npm start

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Project Structure

/pages
  /api
    rng.ts
  index.tsx

• /api/rng → Random number API endpoint
• / → Simple project page with usage instructions and SEO metadata

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License

MIT