Changelog

v0.2.0 - API keys & avatars

Adds authenticated access via magic-link API keys and a new avatar generation endpoint.

API key onboarding

• Request an API key at /get-key: a magic link is sent to your email and activates your key instantly
• Dashboard at /dashboard shows your key, current usage, and daily limit
• Usage is tracked per key; each request decrements your daily quota
• Authenticated requests use the X-API-Key header; keys unlock higher rate-limit tiers (Builder: 1,000 req/day, Scale: unlimited)

Avatar endpoint

• New GET /v1/avatar endpoint that returns a deterministic African-style avatar as SVG or PNG
• Seed any string to get a stable, reproducible avatar across requests
• Supports body styles (female, male, neutral) and hair styles (afro, cornrows, dreadlocks, fade, gele, natural, twa)
• Format controlled via ?format=svg (default) or ?format=png

v0.1.0 - Initial release

First public release of MockAfrica.

• Five countries at launch: GH, NG, KE, ZA, RW
• Five endpoint groups: person, company, location, finance, dataset
• IP-based rate limiting (100 req/day anonymous)
• Sub-millisecond responses, no external lookups or cold starts