Create, manage, and test REST APIs without writing backend code.

Dynamic API Platform is an open-source full-stack application that lets you define REST endpoints through a web UI, attach JSON schemas, enforce access control, and serve data instantly — powered by MongoDB and a runtime API engine.

About

The platform's defining capability is zero-downtime API creation: every endpoint you add or edit in the admin panel is registered in MongoDB and served on the next HTTP request. There is no need to restart Node.js, reload nginx, or redeploy containers when you ship a new route.

That sets it apart from tools like Strapi, Directus, and bespoke Express backends, where content models and routes are usually baked into code at build time or require a restart to pick up changes. Here, the route table is dynamic — save an endpoint in the UI and call it right away with curl or your frontend.

Ideal when you need APIs that evolve quickly: internal admin backends, MVPs, integration layers, or a lightweight alternative to a full headless CMS when you only need REST + schemas + access control.

What's new

Details: Automation & Integrations · Changelog on GitHub

Quick Start · Architecture · Automation · API Reference · GitHub · Developer

Features

Why Dynamic API Platform?

Most API solutions require developers to write backend code, modify source files, redeploy applications, or restart services when API structures change.

Dynamic API Platform is designed to eliminate that workflow.

Key advantages:

• Create and modify REST API endpoints through a web interface.
• Apply changes without server restart.
• Built-in MongoDB integration.
• User, group, and permission management.
• API key authentication.
• Endpoint-level access control.
• IP-based security restrictions.
• Request statistics and monitoring.
• Error tracking and logging.
• Three deployment options: Docker (single), Docker + MongoDB replica set, Kubernetes.
• Extensible architecture with JavaScript handlers, webhooks, cron jobs, MCP tools, and custom logic.

The platform focuses on rapid API deployment and management without requiring continuous backend development.

Comparison with Alternative Solutions

Dynamic API Platform is intended for situations where APIs must be created, modified, and managed quickly — without developing and redeploying backend applications.

Example Use Cases

Vending Machines

Manage thousands of vending machines through a centralized API:

• Product inventory tracking
• Sales reporting
• Device status monitoring
• Remote configuration updates
• Service notifications

Example endpoints:

POST /machine/sale
POST /machine/status
GET  /machine/statistics

Car Wash Systems

Create APIs for self-service car wash infrastructure:

• Payment processing
• Wash program activation
• Equipment monitoring
• Operator dashboards
• Usage statistics

Example endpoints:

POST /payment
POST /wash/start
GET  /statistics

IoT Device Management

Centralized management for connected devices:

• Sensor data collection
• Device registration
• Firmware update control
• Event notifications
• Telemetry storage

Example endpoints:

POST /sensor/data
POST /device/register
GET  /device/status

Internal Business Tools

Rapidly build APIs for:

• CRM systems
• ERP integrations
• Inventory management
• Customer portals
• Reporting systems

Without creating a dedicated backend project for each new requirement.

Automation Platforms

Combine APIs, cron jobs, webhooks, and custom scripts to build workflow automation systems:

• Scheduled tasks
• Event-driven integrations
• Third-party service synchronization
• Data processing pipelines

All managed from a single platform. See Automation & Integrations.

Quick Start

git clone https://github.com/Dynamic-API-Platform/Dynamic-API-Platform.git
cd Dynamic-API-Platform
docker compose up -d

Default login: admin / Admin123! — change immediately in production.

Documentation

Preview

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Tech Stack

• Backend: Node.js 20, Express, TypeScript, Mongoose, MongoDB 7
• Frontend: React 18, TypeScript, Vite, Tailwind CSS, Recharts
• Infrastructure: Docker, Docker Compose, MongoDB replica set, Kubernetes, Nginx

License

Apache License 2.0