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https://github.com/pepper-craft/geo-calculation-toolkit-api-docs
3•pepper40•6h ago
Hi all,

I’d like to share a project I’ve been working on: Geo Calculation Toolkit API — a lightweight REST API that performs common geospatial calculations using coordinates and what I refer to as Geo Objects.

(Geo Objects include shapes like polygons, circles, polylines, and other forms with spatial meaning.)

[Why I built this]

A few years ago, I developed a real-time location tracking system. It was a rewarding experience to solve real-world problems using spatial data.

That project left a lasting impression, and recently I revisited some of the location-based logic challenges I encountered back then. I decided to turn a few of those ideas into reusable API features that could help other developers in similar situations.

Rather than handling large GIS datasets, this toolkit focuses on lightweight, real-time calculations involving location and spatial boundaries.

[How to try it]

You can find the full documentation and sample requests here:

GitHub → https://github.com/pepper-craft/geo-calculation-toolkit-api-...

To test the API, please include the following header in your requests:

Header → X-RapidAPI-Key: cc8ca2c596mshb17640c8b5cc21bp13445ejsn7a138f181255

The key has a limited quota, so please note that it’s not intended for unlimited use. I hope that’s understandable.

I’d be happy to hear any thoughts, suggestions, or feedback. Thanks for taking the time to check it out!

Comments

ieuanking•6h ago
Bottom link doesnt work, super cool project - would be dope to mix this with google maps or some kind of satellite view
pepper40•5h ago
Ah, I must have messed up the bottom link! Thanks a lot for the feedback.