Scalar

Generate & manage API docs.

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· Reviewed by David Mytton

What we like

Generates API docs from your OpenAPI/Swagger file. Runs through an LLM to also generate detailed guides alongside the reference. Design can be customized with access to CSS variables. Includes an editor for real-time collaboration on the generated output. The generator and the output are open source, so you can self-host or use their hosted docs service.

Tradeoffs

No support for other types of APIs e.g. gRPC & Protobuf.

Is Scalar a fit?

Based on Console’s review published on 2024-04-11.

Who it’s for

Developers who use OpenAPI/Swagger files should consider Scalar

Why consider it

Scalar can generate detailed guides alongside API reference documentation

Keep in mind

Scalar has limited support for API types

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Key facts

What it is

API references, API client, SDKs and hosted MCP servers.

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Company or maintainer

Scalar.

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Source and licensing

Open-source core, MIT; hosted plans are commercial.

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Tech stack

Runs on
  • Browser
  • Linux
  • Windows
  • macOS
Integrates with
  • ASP.NET
  • Django
  • Docker
  • Elixir
  • Go
  • Java
  • Laravel
  • Python
  • Rails
  • React
  • Rust

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Source and notes

API client runs in browsers and on Windows/macOS/Linux; reference integrations include ASP.NET, Django, Docker, Elixir, Go, Java, Laravel, Python, React, Rails and Rust.

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Coverage may be incomplete. “Written in” describes implementation, not supported project languages.

Pricing

Free plan listed. Pro: USD 150/month or USD 125/month billed yearly. Business: USD 600/month or USD 500/month billed yearly. Plan and SDK/endpoint-based pricing. The pricing page also says Docs publishing needs a paid plan after the trial; confirm hosting eligibility before choosing Free.

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