Membrane Service Proxy
A lightweight, extensible API gateway written in Java with native OpenAPI support, SOAP/XML compatibility, and container optimization.
What is Membrane Service Proxy?
Membrane Service Proxy is an open-source API gateway built in Java that routes, secures, and transforms traffic for REST, GraphQL, and legacy SOAP/XML web services. It solves the complexity of managing diverse API backends by providing a unified, configurable entry point with native OpenAPI support and enterprise-grade security features.
API platform engineers, DevOps teams, and enterprise developers who need to manage, secure, and integrate modern microservices alongside legacy SOAP/XML systems in containerized or on-premises environments.
Developers choose Membrane for its unique combination of lightweight performance, deep legacy protocol support (SOAP/WSDL), and modern API gateway capabilities—all extensible via plugins and optimized for container deployments without vendor lock-in.
Overview
Truly open source API gateway with native OpenAPI support. Written in Java, it is easily extensible, supports legacy XML and SOAP, and is optimized for container deployments.
Use Cases
Best For
- Unifying REST, GraphQL, and SOAP APIs under a single gateway
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