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 SwaggerHub Explore from September 29, 2023.
Why is SmartBear sunsetting Swagger Inspector?
SmartBear has created SwaggerHub Explore to replace Swagger Inspector. Explore is a lightweight API client that matches Inspector's feature set. Explore will continue to evolve to support user needs, including OAS functionality.
What is SwaggerHub Explore?
SwaggerHub 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 SwaggerHub Explore?
Explore provides a quick and easy understanding of REST and Kafka API endpoints. See the feature comparison below:
Feature | Swagger Inspector | SwaggerHub 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 SwaggerHub Explore cost?
Explore is a free API client.
Will SmartBear migrate Swagger Inspector customers to SwaggerHub Explore?
SmartBear will not be migrating customer data from Inspector to Explore. If you wish to migrate your data, there is a simple CLI utility for importing data into Explore. SmartBear will be archiving data according to SmartBear’s data retention policies.
Where can I learn more about SwaggerHub Explore?
Use the following resources to learn more about Explore:
Visit the Explore product page to learn more about Explore and its features
Join the Explore Community for updates on the latest feature releases
Visit the Get Started page to learn more about Explore and its features