Mockoon
Design and run mock REST APIs locally or self-hosted
Mockoon lets developers quickly design and run mock REST APIs for testing and prototyping, with a CLI and Docker image for headless deployment. It supports dynamic responses, rules, and recording.
Key features
- Visual mock API design
- Dynamic response rules
- CLI and Docker support
- Request recording
Pros & cons
Strengths
- Fast prototyping
- Headless deployment option
Trade-offs
- Not a production API server
- Limited collaboration features
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