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HuxxConnect is a modern WordPress plugin for connecting your site to external REST APIs \u2014 no coding required. Set up your APIs, configure endpoints, and display the returned data anywhere on your site using shortcodes or PHP template functions.<\/p>\n\n
Built with security and portability in mind, HuxxConnect encrypts all stored API credentials with AES-256-GCM, provides a clean Alpine.js-powered admin interface, and offers 25+ hooks for developers who need to extend or customize behavior.<\/p>\n\n
[huxx_api]<\/code> or huxx_api()<\/code> in your theme<\/li>\n- Built-in endpoint testing<\/strong> \u2014 test API calls directly from the admin panel with live request\/response preview<\/li>\n
- Smart caching<\/strong> \u2014 automatic cache detection (object cache or transients) with per-endpoint TTL<\/li>\n
- Request logging<\/strong> \u2014 built-in log viewer with filterable request history<\/li>\n
- Import and export<\/strong> \u2014 migrate from WPGetAPI, share configs between sites, or import from Postman collections (v2.1) with HuxxConnect Pro<\/a><\/li>\n
- WPGetAPI compatibility<\/strong> \u2014 optional compatibility layer maps WPGetAPI hooks, functions, and shortcodes for seamless migration<\/li>\n
- Dynamic path variables<\/strong> \u2014 use
{post_id}<\/code>, {0}<\/code>, {1}<\/code> in endpoint paths with runtime substitution<\/li>\n- Multipart\/form-data support<\/strong> \u2014 upload files to APIs with WordPress Media Library integration<\/li>\n
- Query, header, and body parameters<\/strong> \u2014 configure static parameters in the admin or pass dynamic values at runtime<\/li>\n
- Per-API controls<\/strong> \u2014 enable\/disable individual APIs, configure SSL verification, set custom timeouts<\/li>\n
- WCAG AA accessible admin UI<\/strong> \u2014 keyboard navigation, ARIA attributes, focus management, reduced motion support<\/li>\n
- Mobile-responsive admin<\/strong> \u2014 fully usable on tablets and phones<\/li>\n
- Developer-friendly<\/strong> \u2014 25+ filters and actions, PSR-4 autoloading, clean architecture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Shortcode Usage<\/h4>\n\n[huxx_api api_id=\"my_api\" endpoint_id=\"get_users\"]\n\n[huxx_api api_id=\"weather\" endpoint_id=\"forecast\" query_variables=\"city=London\"]\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\nTemplate Function Usage<\/h4>\n\n<?php $data = huxx_api( 'my_api', 'get_users' ); ?>\n\n<?php $forecast = huxx_api( 'weather', 'forecast', array( 'query_variables' => array( 'city' => 'London' ) ) ); ?>\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\nExtending HuxxConnect<\/h4>\n\n
HuxxConnect Pro<\/a><\/strong> adds advanced features for professional workflows:<\/p>\n\n\n- Post Creator<\/strong> \u2014 automatically create and sync WordPress posts from API response data with field mapping, taxonomy assignment, scheduling, and preview<\/li>\n
- Remote Unlock<\/strong> \u2014 securely migrate encrypted credentials between environments (staging, production) without re-entering API keys<\/li>\n
- Pagination<\/strong> \u2014 cursor-based, page number, and offset pagination for endpoints that return paginated results<\/li>\n
- Results filtering<\/strong> \u2014 filter API response data with rules before syncing to WordPress<\/li>\n
- HTML formatter<\/strong> \u2014 display API data as styled HTML tables with number formatting support<\/li>\n
- Postman Import<\/strong> \u2014 import collections from Postman (v2.1 format) with automatic mapping of authentication, headers, query parameters, and body configuration<\/li>\n
- OAuth 2.0 authentication<\/strong> \u2014 connect to APIs that require OAuth 2.0 authorization flows (coming soon)<\/li>\n
- Page builder integrations<\/strong> \u2014 dedicated widgets and modules for Elementor, Beaver Builder, and more (coming soon)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Third-Party Service Usage<\/h4>\n\n
HuxxConnect does not phone home, collect telemetry, or send any data to Huxx & Co or any third party.<\/p>\n\n
When you configure an API connection in HuxxConnect, the plugin makes HTTP requests to the external API endpoints that you specify<\/strong>. All API URLs, credentials, headers, and request parameters are configured entirely by you. These requests are made using the WordPress HTTP API (wp_safe_remote_request()<\/code>), which provides built-in SSRF protection.<\/p>\n\nGoogle Favicon Service:<\/strong> When you add or import an API, HuxxConnect attempts to fetch a favicon for the API's base URL. As part of this process, the plugin may make a server-side request to Google's S2 favicon service (https:\/\/www.google.com\/s2\/favicons<\/code>) to retrieve a high-resolution icon. The only data sent is the API's root domain name (e.g., api.example.com<\/code>). No user data, credentials, or site information is transmitted. This service is subject to Google's Terms of Service<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\nYou are responsible for reviewing the terms of service and privacy policies of any external APIs you connect to through this plugin.<\/p>\n\n\n
Requirements<\/h4>\n\n\n- WordPress 5.8 or later<\/li>\n
- PHP 7.4 or later<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Installation<\/h4>\n\n\n- Upload the
huxx-connect<\/code> folder to \/wp-content\/plugins\/<\/code><\/li>\n- Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress<\/li>\n
- Navigate to HuxxConnect<\/strong> in the admin sidebar to start adding APIs<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n
Quick Start<\/h4>\n\n\n- Click Add API<\/strong> and enter a name and base URL (e.g.,
https:\/\/api.example.com\/v1<\/code>)<\/li>\n- Choose your authentication method and enter credentials<\/li>\n
- Add an endpoint with a path (e.g.,
\/users<\/code>) and HTTP method<\/li>\n- Click Test<\/strong> to verify the connection<\/li>\n
- Copy the shortcode or template function and use it in your content or theme<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
\nIs HuxxConnect free?<\/h3><\/dt>\nYes. HuxxConnect's core features are free and always will be. The plugin provides unlimited APIs and endpoints, all HTTP methods, multiple authentication types, caching, logging, import\/export, and a comprehensive hook system \u2014 all at no cost.<\/p>\n\n
HuxxConnect Pro<\/a> is a separate add-on plugin that adds Post Creator (API-to-posts sync), Remote Unlock (credential migration), pagination, results filtering, and more.<\/p><\/dd>\nCan I connect to any REST API?<\/h3><\/dt>\nIn most cases, yes. HuxxConnect supports the most common authentication methods (Bearer Token, API Key, Basic Auth) and all standard HTTP methods. If your API uses a non-standard authentication flow, the huxx_connect\/auth\/custom<\/code> filter hook lets you implement any authentication logic.<\/p><\/dd>\nHow do I display API data on my site?<\/h3><\/dt>\nUse the shortcode in any post, page, or widget:<\/p>\n\n
[huxx_api api_id=\"your_api\" endpoint_id=\"your_endpoint\"]\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\nOr use the template function in your theme:<\/p>\n\n
<?php $data = huxx_api( 'your_api', 'your_endpoint' ); ?>\n<\/code><\/pre><\/dd>\nCan I pass dynamic values to API calls?<\/h3><\/dt>\nYes. Use dynamic path variables ({post_id}<\/code>, {0}<\/code>) in endpoint paths, and pass query, header, or body variables at runtime through shortcode attributes or template function arguments.<\/p><\/dd>\nAre my API credentials secure?<\/h3><\/dt>\nAll API credentials (tokens, keys, passwords) are encrypted at rest using AES-256-GCM. Credentials are never exposed in HTML source, REST API responses, or admin page markup. The encryption supports three tiers \u2014 Standard (portable), Advanced (wp-config constant), and Locked (server-bound) \u2014 so you can choose the security level appropriate for your environment.<\/p><\/dd>\n
Can I migrate from WPGetAPI?<\/h3><\/dt>\nYes. HuxxConnect includes a built-in migration tool that reads your existing WPGetAPI configuration and converts it to HuxxConnect format \u2014 no manual re-entry required.<\/p><\/dd>\n
What does the WPGetAPI compatibility layer do?<\/h3><\/dt>\nHuxxConnect includes an optional compatibility bridge (enable it in Settings > WPGetAPI Compatibility<\/strong>) that lets your existing WPGetAPI code work without modification:<\/p>\n\n\n- Function compatibility<\/strong> \u2014
wpgetapi_endpoint()<\/code> calls are routed to HuxxConnect's executor, so existing theme and plugin code continues to work.<\/li>\n- Shortcode aliases<\/strong> \u2014
[wpgetapi_endpoint]<\/code> and [wpgetapi]<\/code> shortcodes are registered and mapped to HuxxConnect's shortcode handler.<\/li>\n- Filter hook bridge<\/strong> \u2014 10 WPGetAPI filter hooks (e.g.,
wpgetapi_final_url<\/code>, wpgetapi_header_parameters<\/code>, wpgetapi_raw_data<\/code>) are bridged to their HuxxConnect equivalents with return-value validation.<\/li>\n- Safe coexistence<\/strong> \u2014 function stubs are always loaded to prevent fatal errors if WPGetAPI is deactivated. Shortcode aliases are only registered when WPGetAPI itself is not active, avoiding conflicts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
This gives you a gradual migration path: enable compatibility, deactivate WPGetAPI, verify everything works, then update your code to use HuxxConnect's native API at your own pace.<\/p><\/dd>\n
Can I import from Postman?<\/h3><\/dt>\n