API Portal Concept
API Discovery
Discovering API catalog
Documentation
Detailed API documentation
Testing
Testing APIs
Self-Service
User self-service management
Advantages Provided by Apinizer Developer Portal
For Business Units
- Accelerate inter-system integration by sharing your APIs with internal teams
- Prevent information fragmentation by collecting technical documentation in a central location
- Reduce support team workload with self-service approach
For Developers
- Easily find the API you need and start using it immediately
- Spend less time understanding the API with interactive documentation
- Test safely in sandbox environment, make sure before going to production
For Business Partners
- Provide secure access to your APIs
- Manage and control your partner ecosystem
- Strengthen your collaboration with transparent usage metrics
API Portal Features
API Discovery
API Catalog
API Catalog
- Listing all APIs
- Category-based filtering
- Search functionality
- API detail pages
API Documentation
API Documentation
- OpenAPI/Swagger documentation
- Endpoint details
- Request/Response examples
- Schema definitions
API Versions
API Versions
- Version list
- Version comparison
- Deprecation information
Self-Service Management
Application Management
- Creating applications
- Editing applications
- Subscribing to API products
API Key Management
- Creating API Keys
- API Key rotation
- Revoking API Keys
Usage Monitoring
- API usage statistics
- Quota status
- Error logs
Profile Management
- User profile
- Notification preferences
- Account settings
Testing and Trial
Interactive API Console
Interactive API Console
- Testing API endpoints
- Sending requests
- Viewing responses
- Testing authentication
Code Snippets
Code Snippets
- Code examples for various programming languages
- cURL examples
- SDK examples
Customization
Theme and Branding
- Logo and colors
- Custom CSS
- Branding
Language Support
- Multi-language support
- Localization
Custom Pages
- Custom HTML pages
- Content management
Integration
- SSO integration
- Custom authentication
Core Features
Flexible Deployment
Installation in on-premise or cloud environments for both internal and external APIs
Multiple API Specification Support
OpenAPI (Swagger), WSDL, and custom documentation formats
Customizable Content
Creating rich content with markdown at site level and API level
Self-Service Management
Developers managing their own API keys and subscriptions
Advanced Search and Filtering
Quick search and category-based filtering in API catalog
Responsive Design
Modern interface that works seamlessly on all devices
Security and Authorization
Role-based access control and permission management at API level
API Portal Usage Scenarios
API Discovery
- Logging into Portal
- Reviewing API catalog
- Finding relevant API
- Reading documentation
- Testing
Application Creation
- Creating new application
- Subscribing to API products
- Getting API Key
- Starting to use API
API Testing
- Selecting API endpoint
- Entering request parameters
- Adding authentication information
- Sending request
- Reviewing response
API Portal and API Manager Relationship
API Portal receives API information from API Manager and presents it to users. Workflow:1. API Management
API Proxies are created and configured in API ManagerAPI configurations and documentation are managed in API Manager.
2. Portal Integration
API information is transferred to API PortalAPI Proxies and documentation are displayed in portal.
3. Developer Access
Developers discover and use APIs through portalSelf-service registration, API key management, and testing are performed.
This integration between API Portal and API Manager bridges central API management and presentation to developers.
API Portal Advantages
Self-Service
- Users manage their own accounts
- They create API Keys themselves
- Less management burden
Developer Experience
- Easy API discovery
- Detailed documentation
- Testing tools
API Adoption
- Increases API usage
- Facilitates developer onboarding
Integration
- Integration with existing systems
- SSO support