OpenAPI Validator is a configurable validator and linter for OpenAPI documents.
Developed by IBM, it checks OpenAPI 3.0.x and 3.1.x definitions for compliance with the specification as well as IBM-defined best practices. The tool is designed for command-line use and supports project-specific customization through rulesets and configuration files, making it suitable for validating API descriptions in local development workflows, CI pipelines, and automated quality checks.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Validates OpenAPI 3.0.x and 3.1.x documents.
- Checks API definitions against the OpenAPI specification and IBM-defined best practices.
- Supports custom rulesets and can use standard Spectral ruleset files.
- Offers configurable behaviour through JSON, YAML, or JavaScript configuration files.
- Produces human-readable text output or JSON output for automation and scripting.
- Available as an npm package, platform-specific binary, or container image.
- Cross-platform support – runs under Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Website: github.com/IBM/openapi-validator
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Developer: IBM
License: Apache License 2.0
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| Redocly | All-in-one OpenAPI utility |
| Cherrybomb | Audit, validate, run API tests |
| Zally | Minimalistic, simple-to-use API linter |
| oasdiff | Validate OpenAPI specifications and detect breaking changes |
| Rate My OpenAPI | Improve the quality of your OpenAPI specifications |
| OpenAPI Validator | Configurable and extensible validator/linter |
| OpenAPI Spec validator | Validates OpenAPI Specs |
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