A utility for comparing two OpenAPI 3.x specifications and rendering differences in HTML, Markdown, Asciidoc, JSON, or plain text.
OpenAPI-diff is a Java-based utility that compares two OpenAPI 3.x specifications to detect differences in API definitions. It helps developers track changes, ensure backward compatibility, and generate detailed reports across various formats. The tool is crucial for maintaining API consistency during evolution and integration testing.
API developers, DevOps engineers, and QA teams working with OpenAPI specifications who need to validate changes between API versions or branches.
It provides a comprehensive, programmatically accessible diff with multiple output renderers and integration options (CLI, Maven, Docker), making it a versatile choice for embedding API comparison into CI/CD pipelines and development workflows.
Utility for comparing two OpenAPI specifications.
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Details differences in endpoints, parameters, responses, and security, providing actionable insights for API evolution, as shown in the CLI output examples.
Exports diffs to HTML, Markdown, Asciidoc, JSON, and plain text, catering to various documentation and automation needs, with renderers like HtmlRender and JsonRender.
Available as CLI, Maven plugin, Docker image, and Java library, allowing seamless embedding into CI/CD pipelines and development workflows.
Supports custom path matchers and extensions via Java SPI, enabling tailored comparison logic for complex API structures.
Only handles OpenAPI 3.x, excluding older Swagger 2.0 specs which are still widely used, limiting backward compatibility for legacy projects.
Requires Java 8 or higher, adding runtime and setup complexity compared to lightweight, native binaries or Node.js-based tools.
Customizing behavior with config files or properties, as seen in the Maven plugin setup, can be intricate and error-prone for non-Java developers.