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Quick Start

Let's get you from "zero" to your first mocked API in under 5 minutes.

1. Choose Your Entry Point

Mockzilla offers two ways to interact with your API traffic.

Docker Server (Dashboard)
Perfect for teams. Provides the UI to manage all folders and mocks.

docker run -d -p 36666:36666 andrecrjr/mockzilla

Chrome Extension
Capture real traffic from your browser without changing any code.
Install from Web Store →
Desktop App
Use Mockzilla locally with the desktop application.
Download from GitHub Releases →

2. Your First Mock in 3 Steps

Step 1
Create a Folder

Folders are how you group related endpoints. Click New Folder on the dashboard and name it my-api.

Step 2
Add an Endpoint

Inside your folder, click Create Mock:

  • Path: /hello
  • Response: {"message": "Welcome to Mockzilla!"}
  • Status: 200 OK

Step 3
Call It

Every folder has a "Serve URL" prefix. Open this in your browser: http://localhost:36666/api/mock/my-api/hello

Or use cURL:

curl http://localhost:36666/api/mock/my-api/hello

🤖 AI-First: Agent Instructions

While manual creation is great for a single endpoint, Mockzilla is designed to be AI-First. If you have an existing OpenAPI spec or a JSON sample, let an AI agent bootstrap your entire API in seconds via MCP.

AI Agent Command
Paste this command into your AI chat to instantly create your first folder and mock.

"Use mockzilla-mock-maker to create a folder called my-api and add a GET endpoint /hello that returns a JSON message: 'Welcome to Mockzilla!'"

// Tip: You can also say "Refactor this mock to use a realistic JSON Schema."

Next Steps

Now that you've served a basic mock, it's time to see the true power of Mockzilla.

The End-to-End Journey
Learn how to scale from static mocks to stateful AI-driven simulations.