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Dredd

Language-agnostic HTTP API Testing tool that validates OpenAPI and API Blueprint descriptions.

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LicenseMIT
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Last commit1 weeks ago
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Apiary DreddOpenapi Contract TestingDeveloper ToolsSwagger ValidatorApi Blueprint Test
Overview

Why consider Dredd?

Dredd is an open-source, language-agnostic HTTP API testing framework written in JavaScript by Apiary (Oracle). Dredd reads OpenAPI (Swagger) and API Blueprint contract documentation and validates that actual live backend server responses strictly match the documented schemas.

Guided learning

Learn Dredd by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Dredd

Dredd ensures production HTTP API responses never drift from OpenAPI specification schemas.

Quickstart

bash
1npm install -g dredd
2dredd ./api-description.yaml http://127.0.0.1:3000

Dredd is licensed under the permissive MIT License.

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Dredd FAQs

Dredd is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Dredd is listed under the MIT license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Dredd is listed as an alternative to SmartBear ReadyAPI. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.