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Benchmarked Aug 29, 2026

I've just launched my own API

Show HN: I've just launched my own API

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Score Breakdown

Auth Simplicity8/10
Token Efficiency7/10
First-Try Success7/10
Parseability7/10
Documentation6/10
Latency5/10
Consistency5/10
Error Clarity5/10

Benchmark Analysis Log

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Analyze
{
  "service_type": "platform",
  "base_url": "https://simpleblogapi.com",
  "auth_method": "api_key",
  "auth_config": {
    "api_key_header": "Authorization",
    "api_key_prefix": "Bearer",
    "description": "API key passed in Authorization header as Bearer token."
  },
  "endpoints": [
    {
      "path": "/posts",
      "method": "GET",
      "description": "List all posts (pagination available)."
    },
    {
      "path": "/posts",
      "method": "POST",
      "description": "Create a new post."
    },
    {
      "path": "/posts/{id}",
      "method": "GET",
      "description": "Get a single post by ID."
    },
    {
      "path": "/posts/{id}",
      "method": "PUT",
      "description": "Update a post by ID."
    },
    {
      "path": "/posts/{id}",
      "method": "DELETE",
      "description": "Delete a post by ID."
    }
  ],
  "pricing_model": {
    "type": "subscription",
    "details": {
      "plans": [
        {
          "name": "Hobbyist",
          "price_monthly": "5.00 USD",
          "description": "Manage up to 5 posts"
        },
        {
          "name": "Enthusiast",
          "price_monthly": "7.00 USD",
          "description": "Manage up to 20 posts"
        },
        {
          "name": "Blogger",
          "price_monthly": "20.00 USD",
          "description": "Manage up to 100 posts"
        }
      ],
      "billing": "Monthly subscription via PayPal",
      "free_tier": "Not specified, likely no free tier"
    }
  },
  "rate_limits": {
    "limits": "Not specified in public documentation; likely hidden and may vary by plan."
  },
  "capabilities": [
    "CRUD operations for blog posts",
    "API key authentication",
    "Subscription-based access with multiple plans",
    "OpenAPI specification provided for developers",
    "Interactive API reference UI (Scalar)",
    "PayPal integration for subscription management"
  ],
  "raw_analysis": "Simple Blog API is a niche platform-as-a-service offering a RESTful API for managing blog posts. It is a minimal, focused service targeting developers who need a quick backend for blog content storage. The product is newly launched (just posted on Show HN) indicating early-stage maturity. The API uses API key authentication (Bearer token) and provides CRUD endpoints for posts. The documentation is served via Scalar API reference with an embedded OpenAPI spec, making it developer-friendly. Pricing is subscription-based with three tiers (Hobbyist, Enthusiast, Blogger) based on the number of posts managed, billed monthly via PayPal. No rate limits are publicly documented, and there's no indication of a free tier, making it commercial from the start. The entire service is straightforward, likely appealing to small projects or indie developers who want to avoid building their own backend. It lacks advanced features like user management, analytics, or integrations with other platforms, which may limit its maturity and scalability. Overall, it's a simple, early-stage product with clear pricing but limited ecosystem."
}
Execute

0/3 tests passed

TestEndpointStatusLatency
website_uptimeGET /None75ms
robots_txtGET /robots.txtNone2ms
llms_txtGET /llms.txtNone2ms
Interpret
```json
{
  "overall": 62,
  "dimensions": {
    "token_efficiency": 7,
    "first_try_success": 7,
    "response_parseability": 7,
    "error_clarity": 5,
    "doc_quality": 6,
    "auth_simplicity": 8,
    "latency": 5,
    "consistency": 5
  },
  "pricing_normalized": {
    "hobbyist": "5.00",
    "enthusiast": "7.00",
    "blogger": "20.00",
    "free_tier": null
  },
  "issues": [
    "API domain resolves to private IP (0.0.0.0) which is blocked — cannot access site from checker infrastructure",
    "No free tier mentioned — users must subscribe to evaluate the API",
    "No robots.txt or llms.txt available (may exist but unreachable from checker)",
    "No security headers detected (check failed due to IP block)",
    "Subscription via PayPal only — no credit card or alternative auth options"
  ],
  "recommendations": [
    "Clarify if the platform has a free tier or trial period for evaluation",
    "Provide more robust documentation around API error codes and rate limits",
    "Consider adding llms.txt for better agent discoverability and self-documentation",
    "Add a status page or uptime documentation to improve trust in consistency",
    "Document PayPal setup requirements and expected auth/redirect flows clearly"
  ]
}
```

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Sandbox
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SDKs
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MCP Support
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