UNsplash Cache Proxy is a PHP-based proxy for the Unsplash API that efficiently caches API responses to help avoid rate limiting issues often encountered by developers. Utilizing an SQLite database, this project allows seamless access to Unsplash’s extensive image library, making it particularly useful for applications with high image-fetching demands. This proxy is designed with developers in mind, facilitating technical interviews and live coding exercises by providing a simple and reliable interface for accessing the Unsplash API without the constraint of API rate limits.

Features

• Leverages SQLite for caching, enabling fast retrieval of images.
• Avoids Unsplash API rate limits, allowing for smooth integration of image features into applications.
• Simple setup process: just configure the config.json file with your Unsplash API access key.

For an online demonstration, visit the live demo. An example API query can be viewed here.

This proxy provides essential functionality for developers looking to integrate Unsplash images seamlessly into their applications.