Introduction

In a scenario where microservices are increasingly adopted, managing APIs becomes a critical task. In this context, solutions like Ocelot emerge as powerful options to serve as API gateways. However, manually configuring ocelot.json files can be cumbersome and error-prone. This is where our project comes in: the Swagger to Ocelot Converter.

The Problem

Anyone who has worked with Ocelot knows that the API gateway configuration is done through an ocelot.json file. While flexible and powerful, manually filling out this file can be time-consuming, especially in projects with multiple APIs and routes.

The Solution

The Swagger to Ocelot Converter is a command-line tool developed in .NET 7 that automates the creation of the ocelot.json file from an existing swagger.json file. This saves time and reduces the possibility of manual errors, allowing teams to focus on developing features instead of managing configurations.

Advantages

  • Automation: Forget the repetitive copy-pasting of information between files.
  • Error Reduction: Automation removes much of the risk of human errors in gateway configuration.
  • Ease of Use: As a command-line tool, it can be easily incorporated into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Customization: The tool allows for customizations via appsettings.json, making it adaptable to different project needs.

Conclusion

The Swagger to Ocelot Converter is an indispensable tool for any team using Ocelot in a microservices environment. It not only saves time but also increases the reliability of your system by reducing the risk of manual errors.

Collaborate and Provide Feedback

The Swagger to Ocelot Converter project is open source and available on GitHub for anyone who wants to contribute. We believe in the power of collaboration and are open to pull requests and suggestions to further improve the tool. Additionally, if you try the project and find something that can be improved, or simply want to share your user experience, feel free to open an issue or leave your feedback. Your contribution is valuable to us and to the developer community.

Access the project on Github: Swagger to Ocelot Converter