{"id":15062,"library":"xfarr-api","title":"XFarr API Wrapper","description":"xfarr-api is a JavaScript/TypeScript module providing a full implementation of the `api.xfarr.com` REST API, designed for use in Node.js environments. It currently stands at version 3.0.1, indicating active development, though a specific release cadence is not detailed. The library acts as a client for various web scraping and utility features exposed by the xfarr.com service, such as 'stalking' npm package information. Its primary differentiator is providing a structured, promise-based interface to a third-party API, simplifying interaction and abstracting HTTP requests, requiring an API key for all operations.","status":"active","version":"3.0.1","language":"javascript","source_language":"en","source_url":"https://github.com/xfar05/xfarr-api","tags":["javascript","xfarr-api","scraper","xfar","botwhatsapp","api","api-wraper","rest-api"],"install":[{"cmd":"npm install xfarr-api","lang":"bash","label":"npm"},{"cmd":"yarn add xfarr-api","lang":"bash","label":"yarn"},{"cmd":"pnpm add xfarr-api","lang":"bash","label":"pnpm"}],"dependencies":[],"imports":[{"note":"Main class/function, imported as a default export in ECMAScript Modules (ESM).","wrong":"import { APIWrapper } from 'xfarr-api';","symbol":"APIWrapper","correct":"import APIWrapper from 'xfarr-api';"},{"note":"Main class/function, imported via CommonJS `require`. The package exports a default/module.exports value.","wrong":"const { APIWrapper } = require('xfarr-api');","symbol":"APIWrapper","correct":"const APIWrapper = require('xfarr-api');"},{"note":"Type import for TypeScript users to ensure correct type inference for the `APIWrapper` class or instance. Assumes types are exported alongside the main module.","wrong":"import { APIWrapperType } from 'xfarr-api';","symbol":"APIWrapperType","correct":"import type { APIWrapperType } from 'xfarr-api';"}],"quickstart":{"code":"import APIWrapper from 'xfarr-api';\n\nconst API_KEY = process.env.XFARR_API_KEY ?? ''; // Ensure your API key is set as an environment variable\n\nif (!API_KEY) {\n  console.error('Error: XFARR_API_KEY environment variable is not set.');\n  process.exit(1);\n}\n\nconst xfar = new APIWrapper(API_KEY);\n\n// Example of an API call: fetching npm package information\nxfar.stalking.npmjs(\"xfarr-api\")\n  .then(response => {\n    console.log('NPM Stalking Result:', response);\n  })\n  .catch(error => {\n    console.error('Error during NPM stalking:', error.message);\n  });\n\n// Another example: (assuming 'random' feature exists and takes no params)\nxfar.random.meme()\n  .then(response => {\n    console.log('Random Meme:', response);\n  })\n  .catch(error => {\n    console.error('Error fetching random meme:', error.message);\n  });","lang":"typescript","description":"Demonstrates initializing the API wrapper with an API key and making two example API calls using the promise-based interface."},"warnings":[{"fix":"Obtain an API key from https://api.xfarr.com/auth/signin and pass it during `APIWrapper` instantiation, or set it as an environment variable (e.g., `XFARR_API_KEY`).","message":"An API key is strictly required for all interactions with the xfarr.com API. Operations will fail without a valid key.","severity":"gotcha","affected_versions":">=1.0.0"},{"fix":"Refer to the official API documentation at https://api.xfarr.com/ for rate limit specifics. Implement exponential backoff or caching mechanisms in your application to manage request frequency.","message":"The underlying xfarr.com API may have rate limits or usage quotas. Exceeding these limits can lead to temporary or permanent blocking of your API key.","severity":"gotcha","affected_versions":">=1.0.0"},{"fix":"Monitor the `xfarr-api` GitHub repository and the `api.xfarr.com` service announcements for updates. Thoroughly test your application after updating `xfarr-api` or if you observe unexpected API behavior.","message":"As a wrapper around a third-party API, `xfarr-api`'s functionality is dependent on the stability and feature set of `api.xfarr.com`. Changes to the upstream API could introduce breaking changes not reflected in the `xfarr-api`'s major version bumps.","severity":"gotcha","affected_versions":">=1.0.0"}],"env_vars":null,"last_verified":"2026-04-19T00:00:00.000Z","next_check":"2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z","problems":[{"fix":"Ensure you are using a correct and active API key. Double-check for typos and confirm it has not expired on the xfarr.com dashboard. Pass the key to the `APIWrapper` constructor: `new APIWrapper('YOUR_API_KEY')`.","cause":"The provided API key is invalid, expired, or missing in the request.","error":"Error: Unauthorized"},{"fix":"Consult the latest `xfarr-api` documentation or the `api.xfarr.com` documentation to verify the correct feature and method names. Ensure you are using a supported version of the library.","cause":"Attempting to call a non-existent feature or method, or the API feature may have been removed or renamed.","error":"xfar.[feature].[name] is not a function"},{"fix":"Always create an instance of the wrapper using `new APIWrapper(apiKey);` before attempting to call its methods.","cause":"The `APIWrapper` class was not instantiated with the `new` keyword.","error":"TypeError: APIWrapper is not a constructor"}],"ecosystem":"npm"}