Swagger Editor

What Swagger Editor is

Swagger Editor is an open-source editor for creating and documenting API specifications. It supports Swagger 2.0, OpenAPI 3.*, and AsyncAPI 2.*. While you write, it checks syntax for OpenAPI Specification compliance and renders a visual representation that you can interact with as you define the API. Intelligent autocomplete assists with syntax, and you can adjust settings such as line spacing and themes.

The editor can generate server stubs and client libraries in popular languages. API definitions can be synchronized with GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket; listed gateway integrations include Amazon API Gateway, Azure API Management, and Kong. Custom webhooks can trigger workflow automation when APIs are updated. Use it in a browser or install and run it locally. The open-source editor is free. For organizations working across multiple teams, Swagger Enterprise is available on-premise or in the cloud and includes API standardization, teams and projects, and reusable domains. SmartBear describes its security program as aligned with SOC 2, ISO/IEC 27001, GDPR and CCPA, and NIST CSF, and says customer data is encrypted in transit and at rest with least-privilege access restrictions.

Who it suits

Swagger Editor suits developers and API teams who want to define, validate, visualize, and document APIs using supported specification formats. Its local and web deployment options work for individuals, while organizations coordinating multiple teams can consider Swagger Enterprise.

Getting started

1. Open editor.swagger.io to use the web editor.
2. Alternatively, install and run Swagger Editor locally.
3. Write an API definition in Swagger 2.0, OpenAPI 3.*, or AsyncAPI 2.*.
4. Use the editor’s validation, visualization, and autocomplete while defining the API.
5. Connect definitions with GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket if source control synchronization is needed.
6. Consider Swagger Enterprise for multi-team standardization on-premise or in the cloud.

Verdict

Choose Swagger Editor for a free way to write and validate API definitions across Swagger, OpenAPI, and AsyncAPI formats. Teams that need enterprise features such as API standardization, project coordination, or reusable domains can consider Swagger Enterprise, available on-premise or in the cloud.