Text Squasher API

Content

Squeeze your text to fit character/word limits while preserving meaning. Perfect for LinkedIn messages, tweets, and other constrained formats.

Authentication

All API requests require a valid API key passed in the Authorization header as a Bearer token.

Rate Limit

30 requests per minute

Endpoints

1 endpoint available

Overview

The Text Squasher API uses AI to condense your text to fit specific character or word limits while preserving the core meaning. Perfect for social media posts, email subjects, and other constrained formats.

Built-in Templates

Pre-configured templates with optimal constraints:

LinkedIn Message - Under 200 characters
Tweet (X) - Under 280 characters
Email Subject - Under 100 characters
SMS Message - Under 160 characters
News Headline - Under 70 characters
Social Media Caption - Under 2200 characters
Bio/Profile - Under 160 characters
Custom - Define your own constraints

How It Works

The AI intelligently rewrites your text by:

Removing redundant words and phrases
Simplifying complex sentences
Preserving key information and tone
Adapting style to the target platform

Use Cases

Social media post optimization
Email subject line crafting
Marketing copy condensation
Character-limited form fields
Meta description optimization

Endpoints

POST

/v1/tools/text-squasher

Condense text to fit specific constraints

Request Body

Content-Type: application/json

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
text	string	Required	The original text to condense
constraints	string	Required	The constraints to apply (e.g., "under 280 characters", "max 50 words")
useCase	string	Optional	The target platform or use case for context-aware rewritingDefault: `general`
template	string Enum: linkedin, tweet, email, sms, headline, caption, bio, custom	Optional	Use a pre-configured template (overrides constraints and useCase)

Response Example

{
  "success": true,
  "original": {
    "text": "I wanted to reach out and introduce myself because I noticed that we both work in the technology sector and share similar interests in artificial intelligence and machine learning applications for business.",
    "wordCount": 34,
    "charCount": 203
  },
  "result": {
    "text": "Hi! I noticed we both work in tech with shared interests in AI/ML for business. Would love to connect!",
    "wordCount": 18,
    "charCount": 102
  }
}

Error Codes

400

Invalid request body or missing required parameters

401

Missing or invalid API key

429

Rate limit exceeded

500

Internal server error

Code Examples

# Squash text for a LinkedIn message
curl -X POST https://api.opentools.ca/v1/tools/text-squasher \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "text": "I came across your profile and was impressed by your extensive experience in product management. I would love to connect and potentially discuss opportunities for collaboration in the future.",
    "constraints": "under 200 characters",
    "useCase": "LinkedIn Connection Message"
  }'

# Use a template
curl -X POST https://api.opentools.ca/v1/tools/text-squasher \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"text": "Your long text here...", "template": "tweet"}'

Ready to get started?

Create an API key to start using the Text Squasher API.