# Functions

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##  mockProvider

▸ **mockProvider**(): [ProviderInterface](../interfaces/_types_d_.providerinterface.md)

*Defined in [mock/index.ts:18](https://github.com/polkadot-js/api/blob/f405b52/packages/api-provider/src/mock/index.ts#L18)*

A moock provider mainly used for testing.

**Returns:** [ProviderInterface](../interfaces/_types_d_.providerinterface.md)
The mock provider

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