A service that returns an optimized OpenGraph Image from a domain name input.
The Open Graph Image API is a powerful runtime service designed to optimize Open Graph images sourced directly from URLs. This API is particularly useful for developers and content creators who want to ensure that their shared links feature the right visual content across social media platforms. By leveraging Open Graph tags and Twitter’s image specifications, users can effortlessly retrieve the best image representation of their content, efficiently supporting various image sizes and formats.
Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting out, this API simplifies the process of image retrieval and manipulation. It allows for on-the-fly image customization and offers functionalities such as cache-busting for optimal performance and reliability in image loading.
Multi-Format Support: The API works seamlessly with various Open Graph image tags including og:image and twitter:image, ensuring compatibility across different platforms.
Flexible Sizing Options: Users can choose image sizes of small (375px width), medium (650px width), or auto (retaining original width) based on their preference or design needs.
Controlled Error Handling: By appending “onerror” to the URL, the API can return an empty response if no Open Graph image is available, allowing for client-side error management.
Cache Busting Mechanism: Users can implement a manual cache-busting technique with a unique identifier for each build, ensuring that the latest images are always retrieved.
URI Encoding Requirement: URLs must be URI encoded, ensuring that they can be processed correctly without any issue related to special characters.
Output Format Flexibility: The API supports various output image formats, with an automatic option available, catering to user needs based on the specifications from Eleventy Image.
Demos Available: Users can view examples of how the API works with sample URLs to better understand its functionality before implementation.
