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Step CI

Automated API testing and monitoring framework for REST, GraphQL, and gRPC.

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LicenseMPL-2.0
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Last commit1 weeks ago
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Api TestingRest Graphql GrpcDeveloper ToolsLoad TestingYamlCi Testing
Overview

Why consider Step CI?

Step CI is an open-source API test automation and monitoring framework. Defined in declarative YAML/JSON files, it tests functional correctness, latency thresholds, load capacity, and security compliance in CI/CD.

Guided learning

Learn Step CI by building

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

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Overview of Step CI

Step CI validates multi-step API user journeys with assertions on JSON response schemas, status codes, and header signatures.

Quickstart

bash
1npm install -g stepci
2stepci run workflow.yml

Step CI is licensed under the Mozilla Public License 2.0 (MPL-2.0).

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Step CI FAQs

Step CI 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.

Step CI is listed under the MPL-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.

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