Looking for Swagger alternatives for Django REST APIs

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I’m reviewing the API documentation workflow for a Django REST Framework project and wondering what tools other developers are using today.

Swagger/OpenAPI tools work well for generating API documentation, but as projects grow, we are looking for a workflow that can cover more than just documentation.

Some things we’re interested in:

  • OpenAPI schema management
  • API documentation generation
  • API testing
  • Keeping docs synchronized with code changes
  • CI/CD integration
  • Better collaboration between developers and API consumers

For Django projects, especially those using DRF, there are several approaches available, from traditional Swagger tools to newer API workflow platforms.

I’m curious about the community’s experience:

  • Are you still using Swagger-based tools?
  • Have you moved to another API documentation workflow?
  • What tools do you recommend for Django API design and testing?
  • Do you automate API documentation updates in your CI pipeline?

Would love to hear what has worked well for your Django projects.

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