Scalar is a modern, open-source developer experience platform designed for APIs. It provides tools for documenting, discovering, and testing APIs, all built around the OpenAPI specification.
Key Features:
- API Documentation: Create visually appealing and functional API documentation from your OpenAPI documents.
- Interactive API Client: Built-in API client allows users to test API endpoints directly from the documentation.
- Customization: Offers extensive branding options, custom CSS/JavaScript support, and custom domains.
- Integrations: Integrates with various frameworks and tools, including .NET, Platformatic, FastAPI, and more.
- Open Source: The platform itself is open source, promoting community contributions and transparency.
Use Cases:
- API Providers: Generate and maintain API documentation for public or private APIs.
- Developers: Explore and test APIs using the interactive client.
- Teams: Collaborate on API testing and development with team features (paid plan).
- Frameworks: Integrate Scalar into existing development workflows using available SDKs and integrations.