Prompt
What should I use to centralize docs, APIs, and runbooks for developers?
Latest observation
For centralizing docs, APIs, and runbooks for developers, the best choice is usually a developer portal / internal documentation hub.
Good options
- Backstage — strongest all-around choice for a true internal developer portal
- Centralizes docs, service catalog, APIs, runbooks, ownership, and links to tools
- Good if you want one place for developers to find everything
- Confluence / Notion / Guru — good for general internal knowledge management
- Easier to start with
- Less ideal if you want API cataloging, service ownership, or software-service integration
- SwaggerHub / Stoplight / Redocly — best if the main focus is API documentation
- Great for publishing and managing APIs
- Not as strong for runbooks and broader developer knowledge
Best recommendation
If you want one centralized place for developers, use Backstage.
It works well when you want to combine:
- API docs
- Runbooks
- Service ownership
- Onboarding docs
- Links to CI/CD, alerts, and observability
If you want a simpler setup
Start with:
- Confluence or Notion for runbooks and general docs
- Swagger/Stoplight/Redocly for APIs
- Then move to Backstage later if you need more structure
If you want, I can also recommend the best option based on your stack, team size, and whether you want open-source or SaaS.
Observation history
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