Fern

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Console’s review

· Reviewed by David Mytton

What we like

Parses OpenAPI or AsyncAPI formats to auto-generate SDKs (JS, Python, Go, .NET, Java, Ruby) and docs. Use Fern’s own definition format for more control (can be exported to OpenAPI). Can auto-publish to npm, PyPI, NuGet and Maven Central. Generates a changelog. Integrates with pull request reviews.

Tradeoffs

Support for PHP, Swift, Rust & Terraform not available yet.

Is Fern a fit?

Based on Console’s review published on 2024-09-05. Summary updated .

Who it’s for

Developers using OpenAPI or AsyncAPI formats should consider this tool for auto-generating SDKs and documentation

Why consider it

This tool can auto-generate SDKs and documentation from OpenAPI or AsyncAPI formats

Keep in mind

The tool lacks support for certain programming languages like PHP, Swift, Rust, and Terraform

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