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📣 saaspirant

Stripe like API documentation tool?


I am looking for a tool that generates API documentation like Stripe's but - semi-automated (maybe generate from OpenAPI spec?) - Not Swagger Or please share any API documentation tools you use that is opensource and NOT Swagger.

Stripe has Markdoc[0] but it doesn't seem to be automated in any way.

[0]https://markdoc.dev/


  👤 dandevs Accepted Answer ✓
Hey, co-founder of Fern (https://www.buildwithfern.com/) here.

I too am inspired by Stripe's API documentation. Specifically, I like that it:

1. shows the API reference alongside the requests and responses

2. gives code examples of how to use the client libraries (e.g. python, node.js, go, java)

3. is one, continuously scrolling page

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We built Fern Docs so that for $150/month you can get Stripe-like documentation. You can get started for free. Pay only when you need a custom domain (e.g. your-site.com/docs).

Examples of docs built with Fern:

- https://docs.joincandidhealth.com/api-reference/encounters

- https://api-docs.codecombat.com/api-reference/classrooms

Get started in less than 5 minutes: https://github.com/fern-api/docs-starter


👤 iJohnPaul
I use https://www.buildwithfern.com/. Really easy to setup and the founders are great.