Prompt
What should I use to manage APIs if I need self-service onboarding?
Latest observation
If you need self-service onboarding for APIs, you should use an API management platform with a developer portal.
What to look for
A good self-service setup usually includes:
- Developer portal for API discovery, registration, and documentation
- API key / client credential provisioning without manual intervention
- OAuth 2.0 / OpenID Connect support
- Subscription / approval workflows if access needs review
- Rate limiting and quotas
- Analytics and usage monitoring
- API lifecycle management for versioning and publishing
Common choices
Examples of platforms that support this well:
- Apigee
- Azure API Management
- AWS API Gateway + API Gateway Developer Portal
- Kong
- MuleSoft Anypoint
- WSO2 API Manager
- Tyk
Simple rule of thumb
- If you want public or partner API onboarding: choose an API management solution with a built-in developer portal
- If you only need internal API exposure: an API gateway may be enough, but a management platform is still better for onboarding and governance
If you want, I can also recommend the best option based on your stack (AWS, Azure, GCP, on-prem, open source, etc.).
Observation history
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