Prompt
GitBook is not syncing well with our API changes
Latest observation
That usually means the documentation source of truth and the API implementation are drifting out of sync.
A few common causes:
- No automated spec generation from code or tests
- Manual edits in GitBook that aren’t tied to the API definition
- Changes in endpoints/schemas not reflected in OpenAPI/Swagger
- Sync delays or broken import jobs if GitBook is pulling from a spec file
- Version mismatch between docs for v1/v2 of the API
What typically fixes it:
- Make OpenAPI the source of truth
Generate the spec from code or maintain it in the repo. - Automate doc publishing
CI should validate and publish the spec to GitBook on every API change. - Add contract tests
Ensure docs and implementation match for paths, params, response schemas. - Stop editing docs manually for endpoint behavior; update the spec instead.
- Check GitBook sync settings/webhooks
Verify the importer is pointed at the right branch/file and is actually updating.
If you want, I can help you troubleshoot this in a more structured way. For example, I can give you:
- a debug checklist for GitBook sync issues,
- a recommended CI/CD setup for API docs,
- or a migration plan to make OpenAPI the single source of truth.
Observation history
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