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Scalar

Beautiful, modern interactive API documentation and reference generated from OpenAPI.

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LicenseMIT
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Last commit1 weeks ago
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Api ReferenceVue TypescriptOpenapi DocsDeveloper ToolsInteractive Api Client
Overview

Why consider Scalar?

Scalar is an open-source interactive API documentation suite written in TypeScript and Vue. Scalar turns OpenAPI/Swagger specifications into fast, customizable, and themeable developer documentation portals with integrated multi-language code snippets and built-in interactive API clients.

Guided learning

Learn Scalar by building

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

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Overview of Scalar

Scalar renders responsive developer documentation with live API sandbox testing and code snippet copy.

Quickstart

bash
1npm install @scalar/api-reference

Scalar is licensed under the permissive MIT License.

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Scalar FAQs

Scalar 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.

Scalar 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.

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