OpenAPI DevTools

Instantly generate API specifications in real time for any app or website. OpenAPI DevTools generates OpenAPI specifications in…

OpenAPI DevTools - Real-Time API Specs Generation

"OpenAPI DevTools" is a Chrome extension designed for developers to instantly generate OpenAPI 3.1 specifications from network traffic in real time. By monitoring an app or website's network requests, it provides a seamless way to create and update API docs, all within the Chrome Developer Tools interface. Users can save, export, and share their generated API specifications easily.
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Extension stats

Users: 4,000+
Rating: 4.20
(10)
Version: 1.5.2 (Last updated: 2024-03-26)
Creation date: 2023-10-25
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Size: 2.50M

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OpenAPI DevTools (v1.5.2)
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Extension summary

Instantly generate API specifications in real time for any app or website.

OpenAPI DevTools generates OpenAPI specifications in real time from network requests. Once installed it adds a new tab to Chrome DevTools called OpenAPI. While the tool is open it automatically converts network requests into a specification.

The algorithm works locally on your device. This extension doesn't make requests of any form. It only has access to network requests when developer tools is open and you have begun recording.

Features:

  • Instantly generate an OpenAPI 3.1 specification for any website or application just by using it
  • Automatically merges new request & response headers, bodies, and query parameters per endpoint
  • Click on a path parameter and the app will automatically merge existing and future matching requests
  • View the specification inside the tool and download with a click
  • Export and save a session at any time, or share it with others

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Very useful for API development.
  • Handy tool for regular API tasks.
  • Addresses the need for automated API documentation.
Cons
  • Did not work for some users.
  • Paths are empty and show 0 endpoints.
  • Documentation is poor.
Most mentioned
  • Need for automated API documentation.
  • Varied experiences with functionality.
User reviews

by Hardik Nagar, 2024-11-12

Didn't work at all for me. Paths is empty and description states "Contains 0 endpoints". Documentation is poor.
by Dirk Hoffmann, 2024-08-12
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Extension safety

Risk impact

OpenAPI DevTools requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

OpenAPI DevTools is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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