Platform overview

Overview

Shift-Left API is a spec-first API automation platform. It helps teams go from API contract to repeatable test execution with traceable reports.

At a high level, teams use the platform to:

• create and organize projects
• import endpoints from OpenAPI/Swagger
• create or generate tests
• run tests individually or in packs
• review failures with request/response evidence

Core workflow

1. Create a Project for the API domain.
2. Import endpoints using Endpoint Import and Discovery.
3. Create tests using Test Case or AI-Generated Tests.
4. Configure environments/auth with Test Configuration and Project Settings.
5. Execute tests from Test Run or Test Run Pack / Test Execution.
6. Analyze outcomes in Reporting and Analytics.

Main areas in the product

• Project & Endpoint Management: define scope, import/manage endpoints, keep contract alignment.
• Test Management: create, configure, and maintain test assets.
• Execution: run tests on-demand or on schedule using packs.
• Reporting: review pass/fail status, logs, and detailed evidence.
• System Administration: users, permissions, license, configuration, and operational controls.

Recommended first path

If you are just starting:

1. Follow Getting started.
2. Complete Initial configuration.
3. Configure environments in Configuration fundamentals.
4. Create a project and run your first tests.

Related articles

• Project
• Endpoint Import and Discovery
• Test Case
• Test Execution