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Microcks

Open-source Cloud-Native Kubernetes API mocking and contract testing tool.

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LicenseApache-2.0
GitHub stars2.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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KubernetesAsyncapiCncfContract TestingDeveloper ToolsOpenapi
Overview

Why consider Microcks?

Microcks is an open-source, Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) sandbox tool for mocking and contract-testing APIs. Supporting OpenAPI, AsyncAPI, GraphQL, and gRPC, it turns API specifications into live mock endpoints.

Guided learning

Learn Microcks by building

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

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Overview of Microcks

Microcks validates incoming API payloads against OpenAPI specifications in CI/CD pipelines to guarantee contract compliance.

Running with Docker

bash
1docker run -d \
2 --name microcks \
3 -p 8080:8080 \
4 quay.io/microcks/microcks:latest

Microcks is licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0.

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Microcks FAQs

Microcks 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.

Microcks is listed under the Apache-2.0 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.

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