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Pasaka Swahili Bible API

This is a blazing-fast Swahili Bible API built for developers who need scripture access in milliseconds. Whether you're working on a mobile app, website, or chatbot, the Pasaka API delivers Bible content quickly and efficiently.

Features

  • Ultra-fast RESTful API built with Rust and Axum
  • Access to all books, chapters, and verses from the Swahili Bible
  • Powerful search by keyword
  • API Key secured endpoints
  • Swagger UI documentation

Testing the API (Swagger)

You can explore all endpoints via Swagger. To authorize:

  1. Click the "Authorize" button
  2. Enter your API key in this format:
x-api-key: your_api_key_here

Using the API via curl

Example:

curl -H "x-api-key: pasaka_api_7a782fcd-da06-455xxxxxx" \
https://your-api-domain.com/books/66/1/1

Response:

{
"data": {
"verse_number": "1",
"verse_text": "Ufunuo wa Yesu Kristo, aliopewa na Mungu awaonyeshe watumwa wake mambo ambayo kwamba hayana budi kuwako upesi..."
},
"success": true
}

Endpoints

MethodEndpointDescription
GET/booksGet Entire Bible
GET/books/{book_id}Get info about a specific book
GET/books/{book_id}/{chapter}Get a chapter from a book
GET/books/{book_id}/{chapter}/{verse}Get a specific verse
GET/search?query={text}Search verses by keyword
POST/auth/registerRegister new user
POST/auth/loginLogin & get token

Authentication

All Bible data routes are protected by API Key. Add header in requests:

x-api-key: your_api_key

You’ll receive your API key upon registration or request one manually.

Credits

Full credit to contributors who provided clean, usable Swahili Bible JSON data, enabling this API to exist.

Tech Stack

  • Rust
  • Axum
  • API Key Security
  • Swagger + Utoipa
  • Tests included
  • Fast JSON search

Contributing

PRs, ideas, and contributions are welcome:

  1. Fork the repo
  2. Clone and build with cargo run
  3. Make your changes
  4. Open a pull request

Licence

This project is open-source and available under the Jesus License.

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Pasaka Swahili Bible API
This is a blazing-fast Swahili Bible API built for developers who need scripture access in milliseconds. Whether you're working on a mobile app, website, or chatbot, the Pasaka API delivers Bible content quickly and efficiently.
Features
  • Ultra-fast RESTful API built with Rust and Axum
  • Access to all books, chapters, and verses from the Swahili Bible
  • Powerful search by keyword
  • API Key secured endpoints
  • Swagger UI documentation
Testing the API (Swagger)
You can explore all endpoints via Swagger. To authorize:
  1. Click the "Authorize" button
  2. Enter your API key in this format:
x-api-key: your_api_key_here

Using the API via curl
Example:
curl -H "x-api-key: pasaka_api_7a782fcd-da06-455xxxxxx" \
https://your-api-domain.com/books/66/1/1
Response:
{
"data": {
"verse_number": "1",
"verse_text": "Ufunuo wa Yesu Kristo, aliopewa na Mungu awaonyeshe watumwa wake mambo ambayo kwamba hayana budi kuwako upesi..."
},
"success": true
}
Endpoints
MethodEndpointDescription
GET/booksGet Entire Bible
GET/books/{book_id}Get info about a specific book
GET/books/{book_id}/{chapter}Get a chapter from a book
GET/books/{book_id}/{chapter}/{verse}Get a specific verse
GET/search?query={text}Search verses by keyword
POST/auth/registerRegister new user
POST/auth/loginLogin & get token
Authentication
All Bible data routes are protected by API Key. Add header in requests:
x-api-key: your_api_key
You’ll receive your API key upon registration or request one manually.
Credits
Full credit to contributors who provided clean, usable Swahili Bible JSON data, enabling this API to exist.
Tech Stack
  • Rust
  • Axum
  • API Key Security
  • Swagger + Utoipa
  • Tests included
  • Fast JSON search
Contributing
PRs, ideas, and contributions are welcome:
  1. Fork the repo
  2. Clone and build with cargo run
  3. Make your changes
  4. Open a pull request
Licence
This project is open-source and available under the Jesus License.
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Pasaka Swahili Bible API
This is a blazing-fast Swahili Bible API built for developers who need scripture access in milliseconds. Whether you're working on a mobile app, website, or chatbot, the Pasaka API delivers Bible content quickly and efficiently.
Features
  • Ultra-fast RESTful API built with Rust and Axum
  • Access to all books, chapters, and verses from the Swahili Bible
  • Powerful search by keyword
  • API Key secured endpoints
  • Swagger UI documentation
Testing the API (Swagger)
You can explore all endpoints via Swagger. To authorize:
  1. Click the "Authorize" button
  2. Enter your API key in this format:
x-api-key: your_api_key_here

Using the API via curl
Example:
curl -H "x-api-key: pasaka_api_7a782fcd-da06-455xxxxxx" \
https://your-api-domain.com/books/66/1/1
Response:
{
"data": {
"verse_number": "1",
"verse_text": "Ufunuo wa Yesu Kristo, aliopewa na Mungu awaonyeshe watumwa wake mambo ambayo kwamba hayana budi kuwako upesi..."
},
"success": true
}
Endpoints
MethodEndpointDescription
GET/booksGet Entire Bible
GET/books/{book_id}Get info about a specific book
GET/books/{book_id}/{chapter}Get a chapter from a book
GET/books/{book_id}/{chapter}/{verse}Get a specific verse
GET/search?query={text}Search verses by keyword
POST/auth/registerRegister new user
POST/auth/loginLogin & get token
Authentication
All Bible data routes are protected by API Key. Add header in requests:
x-api-key: your_api_key
You’ll receive your API key upon registration or request one manually.
Credits
Full credit to contributors who provided clean, usable Swahili Bible JSON data, enabling this API to exist.
Tech Stack
  • Rust
  • Axum
  • API Key Security
  • Swagger + Utoipa
  • Tests included
  • Fast JSON search
Contributing
PRs, ideas, and contributions are welcome:
  1. Fork the repo
  2. Clone and build with cargo run
  3. Make your changes
  4. Open a pull request
Licence
This project is open-source and available under the Jesus License.
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Pasaka Swahili Bible API
This is a blazing-fast Swahili Bible API built for developers who need scripture access in milliseconds. Whether you're working on a mobile app, website, or chatbot, the Pasaka API delivers Bible content quickly and efficiently.
Features
  • Ultra-fast RESTful API built with Rust and Axum
  • Access to all books, chapters, and verses from the Swahili Bible
  • Powerful search by keyword
  • API Key secured endpoints
  • Swagger UI documentation
Testing the API (Swagger)
You can explore all endpoints via Swagger. To authorize:
  1. Click the "Authorize" button
  2. Enter your API key in this format:
x-api-key: your_api_key_here

Using the API via curl
Example:
curl -H "x-api-key: pasaka_api_7a782fcd-da06-455xxxxxx" \
https://your-api-domain.com/books/66/1/1
Response:
{
"data": {
"verse_number": "1",
"verse_text": "Ufunuo wa Yesu Kristo, aliopewa na Mungu awaonyeshe watumwa wake mambo ambayo kwamba hayana budi kuwako upesi..."
},
"success": true
}
Endpoints
MethodEndpointDescription
GET/booksGet Entire Bible
GET/books/{book_id}Get info about a specific book
GET/books/{book_id}/{chapter}Get a chapter from a book
GET/books/{book_id}/{chapter}/{verse}Get a specific verse
GET/search?query={text}Search verses by keyword
POST/auth/registerRegister new user
POST/auth/loginLogin & get token
Authentication
All Bible data routes are protected by API Key. Add header in requests:
x-api-key: your_api_key
You’ll receive your API key upon registration or request one manually.
Credits
Full credit to contributors who provided clean, usable Swahili Bible JSON data, enabling this API to exist.
Tech Stack
  • Rust
  • Axum
  • API Key Security
  • Swagger + Utoipa
  • Tests included
  • Fast JSON search
Contributing
PRs, ideas, and contributions are welcome:
  1. Fork the repo
  2. Clone and build with cargo run
  3. Make your changes
  4. Open a pull request
Licence
This project is open-source and available under the Jesus License.
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Pasaka Swahili Bible API
This is a blazing-fast Swahili Bible API built for developers who need scripture access in milliseconds. Whether you're working on a mobile app, website, or chatbot, the Pasaka API delivers Bible content quickly and efficiently.
Features
  • Ultra-fast RESTful API built with Rust and Axum
  • Access to all books, chapters, and verses from the Swahili Bible
  • Powerful search by keyword
  • API Key secured endpoints
  • Swagger UI documentation
Testing the API (Swagger)
You can explore all endpoints via Swagger. To authorize:
  1. Click the "Authorize" button
  2. Enter your API key in this format:
x-api-key: your_api_key_here

Using the API via curl
Example:
curl -H "x-api-key: pasaka_api_7a782fcd-da06-455xxxxxx" \
https://your-api-domain.com/books/66/1/1
Response:
{
"data": {
"verse_number": "1",
"verse_text": "Ufunuo wa Yesu Kristo, aliopewa na Mungu awaonyeshe watumwa wake mambo ambayo kwamba hayana budi kuwako upesi..."
},
"success": true
}
Endpoints
MethodEndpointDescription
GET/booksGet Entire Bible
GET/books/{book_id}Get info about a specific book
GET/books/{book_id}/{chapter}Get a chapter from a book
GET/books/{book_id}/{chapter}/{verse}Get a specific verse
GET/search?query={text}Search verses by keyword
POST/auth/registerRegister new user
POST/auth/loginLogin & get token
Authentication
All Bible data routes are protected by API Key. Add header in requests:
x-api-key: your_api_key
You’ll receive your API key upon registration or request one manually.
Credits
Full credit to contributors who provided clean, usable Swahili Bible JSON data, enabling this API to exist.
Tech Stack
  • Rust
  • Axum
  • API Key Security
  • Swagger + Utoipa
  • Tests included
  • Fast JSON search
Contributing
PRs, ideas, and contributions are welcome:
  1. Fork the repo
  2. Clone and build with cargo run
  3. Make your changes
  4. Open a pull request
Licence
This project is open-source and available under the Jesus License.
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Pasaka Swahili Bible API
This is a blazing-fast Swahili Bible API built for developers who need scripture access in milliseconds. Whether you're working on a mobile app, website, or chatbot, the Pasaka API delivers Bible content quickly and efficiently.
Features
  • Ultra-fast RESTful API built with Rust and Axum
  • Access to all books, chapters, and verses from the Swahili Bible
  • Powerful search by keyword
  • API Key secured endpoints
  • Swagger UI documentation
Testing the API (Swagger)
You can explore all endpoints via Swagger. To authorize:
  1. Click the "Authorize" button
  2. Enter your API key in this format:
x-api-key: your_api_key_here

Using the API via curl
Example:
curl -H "x-api-key: pasaka_api_7a782fcd-da06-455xxxxxx" \
https://your-api-domain.com/books/66/1/1
Response:
{
"data": {
"verse_number": "1",
"verse_text": "Ufunuo wa Yesu Kristo, aliopewa na Mungu awaonyeshe watumwa wake mambo ambayo kwamba hayana budi kuwako upesi..."
},
"success": true
}
Endpoints
MethodEndpointDescription
GET/booksGet Entire Bible
GET/books/{book_id}Get info about a specific book
GET/books/{book_id}/{chapter}Get a chapter from a book
GET/books/{book_id}/{chapter}/{verse}Get a specific verse
GET/search?query={text}Search verses by keyword
POST/auth/registerRegister new user
POST/auth/loginLogin & get token
Authentication
All Bible data routes are protected by API Key. Add header in requests:
x-api-key: your_api_key
You’ll receive your API key upon registration or request one manually.
Credits
Full credit to contributors who provided clean, usable Swahili Bible JSON data, enabling this API to exist.
Tech Stack
  • Rust
  • Axum
  • API Key Security
  • Swagger + Utoipa
  • Tests included
  • Fast JSON search
Contributing
PRs, ideas, and contributions are welcome:
  1. Fork the repo
  2. Clone and build with cargo run
  3. Make your changes
  4. Open a pull request
Licence
This project is open-source and available under the Jesus License.
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Pasaka Swahili Bible API
This is a blazing-fast Swahili Bible API built for developers who need scripture access in milliseconds. Whether you're working on a mobile app, website, or chatbot, the Pasaka API delivers Bible content quickly and efficiently.
Features
  • Ultra-fast RESTful API built with Rust and Axum
  • Access to all books, chapters, and verses from the Swahili Bible
  • Powerful search by keyword
  • API Key secured endpoints
  • Swagger UI documentation
Testing the API (Swagger)
You can explore all endpoints via Swagger. To authorize:
  1. Click the "Authorize" button
  2. Enter your API key in this format:
x-api-key: your_api_key_here

Using the API via curl
Example:
curl -H "x-api-key: pasaka_api_7a782fcd-da06-455xxxxxx" \
https://your-api-domain.com/books/66/1/1
Response:
{
"data": {
"verse_number": "1",
"verse_text": "Ufunuo wa Yesu Kristo, aliopewa na Mungu awaonyeshe watumwa wake mambo ambayo kwamba hayana budi kuwako upesi..."
},
"success": true
}
Endpoints
MethodEndpointDescription
GET/booksGet Entire Bible
GET/books/{book_id}Get info about a specific book
GET/books/{book_id}/{chapter}Get a chapter from a book
GET/books/{book_id}/{chapter}/{verse}Get a specific verse
GET/search?query={text}Search verses by keyword
POST/auth/registerRegister new user
POST/auth/loginLogin & get token
Authentication
All Bible data routes are protected by API Key. Add header in requests:
x-api-key: your_api_key
You’ll receive your API key upon registration or request one manually.
Credits
Full credit to contributors who provided clean, usable Swahili Bible JSON data, enabling this API to exist.
Tech Stack
  • Rust
  • Axum
  • API Key Security
  • Swagger + Utoipa
  • Tests included
  • Fast JSON search
Contributing
PRs, ideas, and contributions are welcome:
  1. Fork the repo
  2. Clone and build with cargo run
  3. Make your changes
  4. Open a pull request
Licence
This project is open-source and available under the Jesus License.
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