Typing API - Waveify Documentation

Typing Animation API

Create dynamic typing animations with modern visual effects and comprehensive emoji support. Perfect for showcasing project names, descriptions, or interactive headers in your GitHub READMEs.

8 Unique Styles

From classic typewriter to cyberpunk neon effects

Emoji Support

Full Unicode emoji support with proper rendering

60fps Smooth

Hardware-accelerated animations for peak performance

Classic Typing

Traditional typewriter effect with clean, monospace styling

/api/typing

Smooth character reveal

Blinking cursor

Emoji support

Customizable fonts

https://waveify.onrender.com/api/typing?text=Hello+World+👋&speed=80&color=%23333333&fontSize=22

Neon Typing

Cyberpunk-inspired glowing neon text with electric effects

/api/typing/neon

Multi-layer glow

Electric discharge

Cyberpunk aesthetics

Atmospheric effects

https://waveify.onrender.com/api/typing/neon?text=CYBER+SECURITY+🔐&speed=100&color=%2300ffff&fontSize=24

Glitch Typing

Digital corruption with RGB channel separation and distortion

/api/typing/glitch

Digital artifacts

RGB separation

Random distortions

Error aesthetics

https://waveify.onrender.com/api/typing/glitch?text=SYSTEM+ERROR+⚠️&speed=60&color=%23ff0040&fontSize=22

Rainbow Typing

Vibrant multi-color animation with smooth color transitions

/api/typing/rainbow

Smooth color cycling

HSL color space

Vibrant gradients

Eye-catching design

https://waveify.onrender.com/api/typing/rainbow?text=COLORFUL+PROJECT+🌈&speed=70&fontSize=24

Wave Typing

Flowing wave motion with organic text movement

/api/typing/wave

Sine wave motion

Organic flow

Depth effects

Natural movement

https://waveify.onrender.com/api/typing/wave?text=Flowing+Animation+🌊&speed=85&color=%23007CF0&fontSize=22

Matrix Typing

Classic Matrix-style green rain effect with digital aesthetics

/api/typing/matrix

Digital rain

Green monochrome

Hacker aesthetics

Code-like styling

https://waveify.onrender.com/api/typing/matrix?text=Welcome+to+the+Matrix+💊&speed=90&fontSize=20

Terminal Typing

Authentic command-line interface with customizable prompts

/api/typing/terminal

Custom prompts

Terminal styling

Command simulation

Developer-friendly

https://waveify.onrender.com/api/typing/terminal?text=npm+install+awesome-project&prompt=user@dev:~$+&speed=80&fontSize=18

Gradient Typing

Beautiful gradient transitions with customizable color schemes

/api/typing/gradient

Multi-color gradients

Smooth transitions

Custom color schemes

Professional look

https://waveify.onrender.com/api/typing/gradient?text=Beautiful+Gradient+✨&gradientColors=%23667eea,%234ecdc4,%23764ba2&speed=75&fontSize=24

Creative Ideas & Use Cases

README Headers

Create engaging project introductions with gradient or neon styling for immediate visual impact.

Command Demos

Show installation commands, API usage, or CLI examples with authentic terminal styling.

Status Updates

Display project status, build information, or feature announcements dynamically.

Brand Identity

Create memorable project branding with custom colors, emojis, and style consistency.

Pro Tip: Style Combinations

Mix different typing styles throughout your README - use gradient for headers,terminal for commands, neon for highlights, and classic for descriptions.