Which OpenAPI versions are supported?

Shift-Left API supports OpenAPI 3.0, OpenAPI 3.1, and Swagger 2.0 specifications. Import specs from a file, a URL (including one your API gateway serves) or pasted text.

What types of tests are generated from the spec?

The AI generates positive tests (valid requests), negative tests (invalid inputs, missing required fields), boundary value tests, authentication flows, error scenario tests, and security checks — all derived from the schema definitions in your spec.

How do tests stay in sync when the spec changes?

When you import a changed spec, change detection lists every changed endpoint and field and flags the breaking ones; approving the change creates new endpoint versions, and tests are never edited behind your back. When tests then fail, Fix with AI proposes grounded repairs, cause by cause, that you review and apply.

Can I import specs from Swagger Hub or API gateways?

Yes. Import from any URL that serves an OpenAPI spec, including Swagger Hub, AWS API Gateway, Azure API Management, and Kong.

What is contract validation?

Contract checks compare each response with the fields, types, required fields and enum values your OpenAPI spec declares. Failure analysis flags drift on every analysed run, and a contract finding does not fail a build on its own.

Do I need to know OpenAPI to use this?

You need an OpenAPI or Swagger spec for your API. If your team already has one, just import it. If not, many API frameworks can generate one from your code annotations.

Enterprise OpenAPI Testing

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Import your OpenAPI 3.1, Swagger 2.0, or WSDL specs. Get CI-ready tests for every endpoint — tests can use a self-hosted model inside your perimeter on Trial and Enterprise, with contract drift flagged by failure analysis and coverage tracking.

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The gap between your API spec and your tests

Spec exists, tests don't

You have a detailed OpenAPI spec but writing tests for every endpoint, method, and status code is a manual slog.

Spec changes break tests

Every time the spec evolves, existing tests need manual updates. The test suite drifts from reality.

Negative cases are skipped

Teams test happy paths but miss error scenarios, edge cases, and security checks that the spec actually defines.

Coverage is invisible

You can't see which parts of the spec have test coverage. Untested endpoints hide in plain sight.

Contract drift goes undetected

The API implementation slowly diverges from the spec. Nobody catches it until consumers break.

Multiple spec versions

Supporting OpenAPI 3.0, 3.1, and Swagger 2.0 across different services creates inconsistency.

Why generic API testing tools miss the point

Most tools treat your OpenAPI spec as a collection of endpoints. Shift-Left API treats it as a test blueprint.

Manual test writing: Writing test cases endpoint-by-endpoint ignores the schema intelligence already in your spec.

Postman import: Importing an OpenAPI spec into Postman creates basic requests — not tests. You still write all the assertions.

Code-based frameworks: RestAssured, Playwright API, and similar tools require developers to write and maintain test code manually.

Generic test generators: Most generators create shallow smoke tests. They don't understand schema constraints, enums, or nested objects.

From OpenAPI spec to full test coverage in four steps

Import your OpenAPI or Swagger spec

Import specs from a file, a URL (including one your API gateway serves) or pasted text. Supports OpenAPI 3.0, 3.1, and Swagger 2.0.

AI generates comprehensive tests

Schema-aware AI creates tests for every endpoint: positive tests, negative tests, boundary values, auth flows, and error scenarios — all derived from your spec.

Review coverage and fill gaps

The coverage dashboard shows endpoint, method, status code, and parameter coverage. Generate tests for uncovered areas with one click.

Run in CI/CD with contract validation

Execute tests in your pipeline. Generated tests assert the fields, types and status codes your spec declares, and failure analysis flags contract drift on every analysed run.

3.x & 2.0

OpenAPI 3.0, 3.1, Swagger 2.0

85%

Coverage from first import

1 click

Fill coverage gaps

Analysed runs

Contract drift flagged

Frequently asked questions

Which OpenAPI versions are supported?
Shift-Left API supports OpenAPI 3.0, OpenAPI 3.1, and Swagger 2.0 specifications. Import specs from a file, a URL (including one your API gateway serves) or pasted text.
What types of tests are generated from the spec?
The AI generates positive tests (valid requests), negative tests (invalid inputs, missing required fields), boundary value tests, authentication flows, error scenario tests, and security checks — all derived from the schema definitions in your spec.
How do tests stay in sync when the spec changes?
When you import a changed spec, change detection lists every changed endpoint and field and flags the breaking ones; approving the change creates new endpoint versions, and tests are never edited behind your back. When tests then fail, Fix with AI proposes grounded repairs, cause by cause, that you review and apply.
Can I import specs from Swagger Hub or API gateways?
Yes. Import from any URL that serves an OpenAPI spec, including Swagger Hub, AWS API Gateway, Azure API Management, and Kong.
What is contract validation?
Contract checks compare each response with the fields, types, required fields and enum values your OpenAPI spec declares. Failure analysis flags drift on every analysed run, and a contract finding does not fail a build on its own.
Do I need to know OpenAPI to use this?
You need an OpenAPI or Swagger spec for your API. If your team already has one, just import it. If not, many API frameworks can generate one from your code annotations.

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