Looking for a Mintlify Alternative for ServiceNow API Documentation
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yesterday
I've been looking at different API documentation workflows for ServiceNow, particularly for teams working with Scripted REST APIs and integrations.
One thing I find interesting is that ServiceNow can export REST APIs as OpenAPI specifications. That makes me wonder whether the OpenAPI specification could become the source of truth for both documentation and testing.
The workflow I'm considering is:
ServiceNow REST API → OpenAPI → validation/testing → published API documentation
The main requirements would be:
- OpenAPI support
- Automatically generated API documentation
- API schema validation
- API testing
- Documentation that stays synchronized with API changes
- CI/CD integration
- Support for multiple API environments
I've been comparing Mintlify alternatives and looking at API-focused platforms as well.
Apidog is one option I've been evaluating because it combines OpenAPI, API design, documentation, testing, and mocking in the same workflow. The idea of validating an API specification and testing the API before updating its documentation seems particularly useful for larger integration projects.
For ServiceNow developers working with REST APIs:
How are you currently maintaining documentation for your custom APIs?
Do you use the ServiceNow REST API Explorer/ATF together with a separate documentation platform, or have you found a workflow where OpenAPI, testing, and documentation stay synchronized?
I'd especially like to hear from teams managing multiple Scripted REST APIs.
