# Functions

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##  mockProvider

▸ **mockProvider**(): `ProviderInterface`

*Defined in [mock/index.ts:18](https://github.com/polkadot-js/api/blob/fb528d0/packages/rpc-provider/src/mock/index.ts#L18)*

A mock provider mainly used for testing.

**Returns:** `ProviderInterface`
The mock provider

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