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Scalar API Documentation Tool

The Scalar API Documentation Tool integrates API client functionality, interactive documentation, and OpenAPI editing, enabling teams to manage APIs effectively.

Developed by Scalar Labs

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99.95%Uptime
200msLatency
850Stars
API KeyAuth
NoCredit Card
RESTStyle
v1Version
API Endpoints

Reference for available routes, request structures, and live examples.

Retrieve Scalar API documentation

Full Endpoint URL
https://scalar.com/api/v1/document
Implementation Example
curl -X GET 'https://scalar.com/api/v1/document' \
  -H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
Request Payload
{
  "id": "doc_123"
}
Expected Response
{
  "id": "doc_123",
  "title": "Example API",
  "content": "..."
}
Version:v1
Limit:1 user (free tier)
Real-World Applications
  • Embedding interactive API docs into developer portalsOptimized Capability
  • Maintaining synchronized API reference pagesOptimized Capability
  • Auto‑generating SDKs for new API versionsOptimized Capability
  • Collaborative OpenAPI editing within teamsOptimized Capability
Advantages
  • ✓ Unified editor, client, and publishing workflow
  • ✓ Auto‑generated SDK support
  • ✓ Live interactive API testing console
  • ✓ High uptime and low latency
Limitations
  • ✗ Requires signup and API key for access
  • ✗ Limited to REST‑style APIs (no GraphQL/SOAP)
  • ✗ Free trial only for 14 days
  • ✗ Rate limit may constrain high‑volume CI workflows

FAQs

API Specifications

v1
Pricing Model
tiered subscription
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
JSON
Supported Languages
6 Languages
SDK Support
JavaScript, Python, Java, C#, Go, Ruby
Time to Hello World

Under 30 minutes to embed interactive docs

Rate Limit

1000 requests per minute

Free Tier Usage

Up to 500 requests per month free

Use Case: Best For

API teams needing integrated docs, testing, and SDK generation

Not Recommended For

GraphQL or SOAP‑only workflows; extremely high‑throughput systems

Resources

Documentation Official Website Source Code Pricing Details Postman Collection
#api-documentation#api-client#openapi-editing#scalar

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