How to add data via URL?

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I know how to add data via a JSON file, but how do I do this via a URL? What I’m thinking is creating a JSON API endpoint and then the prototype would be able to pick this up automatically and then the symbols would be able to change on-the-fly. Is this possible in Sketch?

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One possible option here is to create a data supplier plugin that would fetch data from your server and provide it to Sketch. You may take the official Unsplash Data Provider and Data Translate plugins as examples.

See also :point_right: Do more with Data: Building a Data Supplier plugin for Sketch | by Ale Muñoz | Sketch | Medium

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Hey!

Thanks for writing in!

There’s also the Data Populator plugin that does something similar as to what you’re looking for. This helps with working with real data, and your own data sets.

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