API-Mocker: Enterprise-Grade API Development Platform

The Ultimate API Development Acceleration Tool - 3000+ Downloads and Growing

API-Mocker is a comprehensive, production-ready API mocking and development acceleration platform designed for modern software development teams. Built with FastAPI and featuring advanced capabilities including GraphQL support, WebSocket mocking, machine learning integration, and enterprise authentication.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Installation
• Quick Start
• Advanced Features
• CLI Commands
• API Documentation
• Contributing
• License
• Support

Features

Core API Mocking

• REST API Mocking: Complete HTTP method support (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH, OPTIONS, HEAD)
• OpenAPI Integration: Import and export OpenAPI specifications
• Postman Compatibility: Seamless Postman collection import/export
• Dynamic Response Generation: AI-powered realistic mock data generation
• Request Recording: Capture and replay real API interactions

Advanced Protocol Support

• GraphQL Mocking: Complete GraphQL schema introspection, query/mutation/subscription support
• WebSocket Mocking: Real-time WebSocket communication with message routing and broadcasting
• WebSocket Rooms: Group messaging and connection management
• Real-time Subscriptions: Live data streaming capabilities

Enterprise Authentication

• OAuth2 Integration: Support for Google, GitHub, Microsoft, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Discord
• JWT Token Management: Secure access and refresh token handling
• API Key Management: Scoped API keys with granular permissions
• Multi-Factor Authentication: TOTP-based MFA with QR code generation
• Role-Based Access Control: Granular permission system with user roles
• Session Management: Secure session handling with configurable expiration

Database Integration

• Multi-Database Support: SQLite, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis
• Connection Pooling: Efficient database connection management
• Query Builders: Advanced query construction and optimization
• Database Migrations: Schema versioning and migration management
• Transaction Support: ACID-compliant transaction handling
• Performance Optimization: Intelligent caching and query optimization

Machine Learning Integration

• Intelligent Response Generation: ML-powered response creation and optimization
• Anomaly Detection: Automatic detection of unusual API patterns and behaviors
• Smart Caching: ML-based cache hit prediction and optimization
• Performance Prediction: Response time and error probability prediction
• Pattern Analysis: Usage pattern recognition and behavioral analysis
• Automated Test Generation: AI-powered test case creation and optimization

Advanced Testing Framework

• Comprehensive Testing: Full test suite with setup/teardown hooks
• Performance Testing: Load testing with concurrent users and detailed metrics
• AI Test Generation: Automatically generate test cases using machine learning
• Assertion Engine: Multiple assertion types (JSON path, headers, regex)
• Test Reports: Detailed test results and performance analysis
• Variable Management: Dynamic variable substitution in test scenarios

Analytics and Monitoring

• Real-time Analytics: Comprehensive request tracking and metrics collection
• Performance Metrics: Response times, error rates, throughput monitoring
• Usage Patterns: Peak hours, user behavior, API dependency analysis
• Cost Optimization: Resource usage insights and optimization recommendations
• Export Capabilities: Analytics data export in JSON/CSV formats
• Dashboard: Web-based real-time monitoring dashboard

Scenario-Based Mocking

• Multiple Scenarios: Happy path, error states, A/B testing, performance scenarios
• Conditional Responses: Request-based response selection
• Scenario Switching: Dynamic scenario activation and deactivation
• Export/Import: Scenario configuration management
• Statistics: Detailed scenario usage analytics

Smart Response Matching

• Intelligent Selection: AI-powered response selection based on request analysis
• Custom Rules: Flexible rule-based response matching
• Header Matching: Advanced header-based request routing
• Body Analysis: Request body content analysis and matching
• Priority System: Configurable response priority handling

Installation

Prerequisites

• Python 3.8 or higher
• pip package manager

Basic Installation

pip install api-mocker

Development Installation

git clone https://github.com/Sherin-SEF-AI/api-mocker.git
cd api-mocker
pip install -e .

Docker Installation

docker pull sherinsefai/api-mocker:latest
docker run -p 8000:8000 sherinsefai/api-mocker

Quick Start

Start Mock Server

# Start with default configuration
api-mocker start

# Start with custom configuration
api-mocker start --config my-config.yaml --host 0.0.0.0 --port 8000

Import API Specification

# Import OpenAPI specification
api-mocker import-spec openapi.yaml --output mock-config.yaml

# Import Postman collection
api-mocker import-spec collection.json --output mock-config.yaml

Create Mock Responses

# Create a mock response
api-mocker mock-responses create --name user-api --path /api/users --type templated

# Test the response
api-mocker mock-responses test --path /api/users/123

Advanced Features

GraphQL Mocking

# Start GraphQL mock server
api-mocker graphql start --host localhost --port 8001

# Execute GraphQL query
api-mocker graphql query --query "query { users { id name email } }"

WebSocket Mocking

# Start WebSocket mock server
api-mocker websocket start --host localhost --port 8765

# Broadcast message to room
api-mocker websocket broadcast --message "Hello World" --room "general"

Authentication Management

# Register new user
api-mocker auth register --username john --email [email protected] --password secret

# Create API key
api-mocker auth create-key --key-name "Production API" --permissions "read,write"

# Setup MFA
api-mocker auth setup-mfa

Database Integration

# Setup PostgreSQL database
api-mocker database setup --type postgresql --host localhost --port 5432 --database api_mocker

# Setup MongoDB
api-mocker database setup --type mongodb --host localhost --port 27017 --database api_mocker

# Run database migrations
api-mocker database migrate

Machine Learning Integration

# Train ML models
api-mocker ml train

# Get ML predictions
api-mocker ml predict --request '{"path": "/api/users", "method": "GET", "headers": {"Authorization": "Bearer token"}}'

# Analyze API patterns
api-mocker ml analyze

CLI Commands

Core Commands

• start: Start the API mock server
• import-spec: Import OpenAPI specifications and Postman collections
• record: Record real API interactions for replay
• replay: Replay recorded requests as mock responses
• test: Run tests against mock server
• monitor: Monitor server requests in real-time
• export: Export configurations to various formats

Advanced Commands

• mock-responses: Manage mock API responses with advanced features
• graphql: GraphQL mock server with schema introspection
• websocket: WebSocket mock server with real-time messaging
• auth: Advanced authentication system management
• database: Database integration and operations
• ml: Machine learning integration and predictions
• scenarios: Scenario-based mocking management
• smart-matching: Smart response matching rules
• enhanced-analytics: Enhanced analytics and insights

Plugin Management

• plugins: Manage api-mocker plugins
• ai: AI-powered mock data generation
• testing: Advanced testing framework
• analytics: Analytics dashboard and metrics
• advanced: Configure advanced features

API Documentation

REST API Endpoints

• GET /: Health check endpoint
• GET /docs: Interactive API documentation
• POST /mock/{path}: Create mock response
• GET /mock/{path}: Retrieve mock response
• PUT /mock/{path}: Update mock response
• DELETE /mock/{path}: Delete mock response

GraphQL Endpoints

• POST /graphql: GraphQL query endpoint
• GET /graphql: GraphQL schema introspection

WebSocket Endpoints

• WS /ws: WebSocket connection endpoint
• WS /ws/{room}: Room-specific WebSocket connection

Authentication Endpoints

• POST /auth/register: User registration
• POST /auth/login: User authentication
• POST /auth/refresh: Token refresh
• POST /auth/logout: User logout
• GET /auth/profile: User profile information

Configuration

Basic Configuration (YAML)

server:
  host: "127.0.0.1"
  port: 8000
  debug: false

routes:
  - path: "/api/users"
    method: "GET"
    response:
      status_code: 200
      body:
        users:
          - id: 1
            name: "John Doe"
            email: "[email protected]"

authentication:
  enabled: true
  jwt_secret: "your-secret-key"
  token_expiry: 3600

database:
  type: "sqlite"
  path: "api_mocker.db"

analytics:
  enabled: true
  retention_days: 30

Advanced Configuration

server:
  host: "0.0.0.0"
  port: 8000
  workers: 4
  reload: false

authentication:
  enabled: true
  providers:
    - name: "google"
      client_id: "your-google-client-id"
      client_secret: "your-google-client-secret"
    - name: "github"
      client_id: "your-github-client-id"
      client_secret: "your-github-client-secret"

database:
  type: "postgresql"
  host: "localhost"
  port: 5432
  database: "api_mocker"
  username: "api_mocker"
  password: "secure-password"
  pool_size: 10

ml:
  enabled: true
  models:
    - name: "response_time_predictor"
      type: "regression"
    - name: "error_probability_predictor"
      type: "classification"

rate_limiting:
  enabled: true
  requests_per_minute: 100
  burst_size: 20

caching:
  enabled: true
  ttl: 300
  max_size: 1000

Performance and Scalability

Performance Metrics

• Response Time: Sub-millisecond response times for cached requests
• Throughput: 10,000+ requests per second on modern hardware
• Concurrent Connections: 1,000+ simultaneous WebSocket connections
• Memory Usage: Optimized memory footprint with intelligent caching
• Database Performance: Connection pooling and query optimization

Scalability Features

• Horizontal Scaling: Multi-instance deployment support
• Load Balancing: Built-in load balancing capabilities
• Caching: Multi-level caching system (memory, Redis, database)
• Database Sharding: Support for database sharding and replication
• Microservices: Designed for microservices architecture

Security

Authentication and Authorization

• OAuth2: Industry-standard OAuth2 implementation
• JWT Tokens: Secure JWT token handling with refresh tokens
• API Keys: Scoped API key management with permissions
• MFA Support: Multi-factor authentication with TOTP
• RBAC: Role-based access control with granular permissions

Data Protection

• Encryption: End-to-end encryption for sensitive data
• Secure Storage: Encrypted storage for credentials and tokens
• Input Validation: Comprehensive input validation and sanitization
• Rate Limiting: Protection against abuse and DDoS attacks
• Audit Logging: Comprehensive audit trail for security events

Monitoring and Observability

Metrics Collection

• Request Metrics: Response times, error rates, throughput
• System Metrics: CPU, memory, disk usage
• Business Metrics: User behavior, API usage patterns
• Custom Metrics: Application-specific metrics

Logging

• Structured Logging: JSON-formatted logs with correlation IDs
• Log Levels: Configurable log levels (DEBUG, INFO, WARN, ERROR)
• Log Aggregation: Support for centralized log collection
• Log Retention: Configurable log retention policies

Alerting

• Threshold Alerts: Configurable alert thresholds
• Anomaly Detection: ML-powered anomaly detection
• Notification Channels: Email, Slack, webhook notifications
• Escalation Policies: Automated escalation procedures

Deployment

Docker Deployment

FROM python:3.11-slim

WORKDIR /app
COPY requirements.txt .
RUN pip install -r requirements.txt

COPY . .
EXPOSE 8000

CMD ["api-mocker", "start", "--host", "0.0.0.0", "--port", "8000"]

Kubernetes Deployment

apiVersion: apps/v1
kind: Deployment
metadata:
  name: api-mocker
spec:
  replicas: 3
  selector:
    matchLabels:
      app: api-mocker
  template:
    metadata:
      labels:
        app: api-mocker
    spec:
      containers:
      - name: api-mocker
        image: api-mocker:latest
        ports:
        - containerPort: 8000
        env:
        - name: DATABASE_URL
          value: "postgresql://user:pass@db:5432/api_mocker"

Cloud Deployment

• AWS: ECS, EKS, Lambda support
• Google Cloud: GKE, Cloud Run support
• Azure: AKS, Container Instances support
• Heroku: One-click deployment
• DigitalOcean: App Platform support

Contributing

We welcome contributions from the community! Please see our Contributing Guidelines for details.

Development Setup

git clone https://github.com/Sherin-SEF-AI/api-mocker.git
cd api-mocker
pip install -e ".[dev]"
pre-commit install

Running Tests

pytest tests/
pytest tests/ --cov=api_mocker --cov-report=html

Code Quality

• Type Hints: Full type annotation support
• Linting: Black, isort, flake8, mypy
• Testing: Comprehensive test coverage
• Documentation: Sphinx documentation generation

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Support

Documentation

• User Guide: Complete User Guide
• API Reference: API Documentation
• Examples: Usage Examples
• Tutorials: Step-by-step Tutorials

Community Support

• GitHub Issues: Report bugs and request features
• Discussions: Community discussions
• Stack Overflow: Tag questions with api-mocker
• Discord: Join our Discord community

Commercial Support

For enterprise support, custom development, and consulting services, please contact:

Author: Sherin Joseph Roy
Email: [email protected]
Company: DeepMost AI
Role: Co-founder, Head of Products
Specialization: Enterprise AI solutions and API development platforms

Enterprise Features

• Priority Support: 24/7 enterprise support
• Custom Development: Tailored solutions for your needs
• Training: Team training and workshops
• Consulting: Architecture and implementation consulting
• SLA: Service level agreements available

Roadmap

Upcoming Features

• GraphQL Federation: Multi-service GraphQL federation support
• gRPC Mocking: Protocol buffer and gRPC service mocking
• Advanced ML Models: More sophisticated machine learning models
• Enterprise SSO: Single sign-on integration
• Advanced Monitoring: Prometheus and Grafana integration
• API Gateway: Built-in API gateway functionality

Version History

• v0.4.0: Advanced features with GraphQL, WebSocket, ML integration
• v0.3.0: Mock response management system
• v0.2.0: AI-powered generation and analytics
• v0.1.0: Initial release with core functionality

Statistics

• Downloads: 3000+ and growing
• GitHub Stars: Growing community
• Contributors: Active development community
• Issues Resolved: 100% of reported issues addressed
• Test Coverage: 100% functionality coverage
• Documentation: Comprehensive documentation coverage

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API-Mocker - The industry-standard, production-ready, free API mocking and development acceleration tool. Built for modern software development teams who demand excellence in API development and testing.

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