FAQ
Here are answers to frequently-asked-questions about the Swagger Inspector end-of-life transition.
What is happening?
SmartBear will sunset Swagger Inspector on September 29, 2023.
What does this mean for Swagger Inspector users?
Swagger Inspector will redirect to Swagger Explore from September 29, 2023.
Why is SmartBear sunsetting Swagger Inspector?
SmartBear has created Swagger Explore to replace Swagger Inspector. Swagger Explore is a lightweight API client that matches 's feature set. Swagger Explore will continue to evolve to support user needs, including OAS functionality.
What is Swagger Explore?
Swagger Explore is a free API client that instantly surfaces data received from an API response, allowing you to evaluate the value provided by various API protocols in a single place.
What are the benefits of Swagger Explore?
Swagger Explore provides a quick and easy understanding of REST and Kafka API endpoints. See the feature comparison below:
Feature | Swagger Inspector | Swagger Explore |
|---|---|---|
Support REST | ✓ | ✓ |
Support Kafka | Not available | ✓ |
Support SBID | Not available | ✓ |
Save Historical Transactions | ✓ | ✓ |
Save Multiple Connections to a Group (projects/collection/spaces) | ✓ | ✓ |
Import OAS | ✓ | Future release |
Generate OAS and Export to SHUB | ✓ | Future release |
How much does Swagger Explore cost?
Swagger Explore is a free API client.
Will SmartBear migrate Swagger Inspector customers to Swagger Explore?
SmartBear will not be migrating customer data from Swagger Inspector to Swagger Explore. If you wish to migrate your data, there is a simple CLI utility for importing data into Swagger Explore. SmartBear will be archiving data according to SmartBear’s data retention policies.
Where can I learn more about Swagger Explore?
Use the following resources to learn more about Explore:
Visit the Swagger Explore product page to learn more about Swagger Explore and its features
Join the Swagger Explore Community for updates on the latest feature releases
Visit the Get Started page to learn more about Swagger Explore and its features