Optic

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OpenAPI linting, diffing and testing. Optic helps prevent breaking changes, publish accurate documentation and improve the design of your APIs.

Overview

Optic is a powerful tool designed to make working with OpenAPI easier and more efficient. It enables developers to generate OpenAPI specifications from actual test traffic, ensuring that the documentation is always in sync with the code. With its robust capabilities, Optic positions itself as a must-have for teams focused on maintaining accurate and up-to-date API specifications.

By automating schema testing and applying patches, Optic not only simplifies the process but also helps in catching breaking changes. As part of the Atlassian family, it promises a reliable and user-friendly experience for developers looking to streamline their API documentation efforts.

Features

  • Automated OpenAPI Generation: Generate OpenAPI specs directly from test traffic, ensuring they accurately reflect the current state of your APIs.
  • Real-time Schema Testing: Automatically test your schema against incoming requests to maintain accuracy and consistency in your API documentation.
  • Easy Patch Application: Seamlessly apply patches to your OpenAPI specifications as your API evolves, reducing manual updates.
  • Breaking Change Detection: Identify and address breaking changes automatically, allowing for smoother development cycles.
  • Lint Rules Integration: Enforce lint rules within the same tool, ensuring best practices in your API specifications.
  • Multi-file Support: Handle OpenAPI specs that are split across multiple files, allowing for improved organization and management of larger projects.
  • MIT Licensed: Optic is open-source with an MIT license, making it accessible and flexible for a variety of projects.
  • Atlassian Backing: As part of the Atlassian ecosystem, users benefit from a company known for reliable and scalable software solutions.
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Documentation

Documentation themes are built specifically for writing technical and product documentation. They are normally written and maintained in Markdown. The often include a navigation menu, search bar, clear headings, semantic document structure and clean typography.