API OKF template
Use this as the first implementation pattern.
Open pageUse case
OKF for API docs
A practical guide for using Open Knowledge Format with API docs.
Short answer
Use OKF for API docs when you need reviewed Markdown concept files with metadata, links, and clear ownership.
User
Developer relations, API platform, and integration teams.
Why this user needs OKF
They need context around endpoints that OpenAPI contracts and reference docs may not explain fully.
Input materials
- OpenAPI files or API reference URLs.
- Endpoint examples, limits, auth notes, and error handling.
- Owner notes and support escalation rules.
Output OKF bundle
An API OKF bundle with endpoint files and shared reference files.
Folder
Purpose
index.md
Explains the bundle scope and links to important files.
concepts/
Stores stable concepts, pages, endpoints, tables, or workflows.
references/
Stores supporting policies, source links, and shared definitions.
Minimum example
---
type: API Endpoint
title: Create customer endpoint
description: Documents endpoint purpose, request fields, response notes, and related support rules.
resource: https://openknowledgeformat.online/use-cases/okf-for-api-docs/
tags: [api, openapi, endpoint]
timestamp: 2026-06-21T00:00:00Z
---
# Purpose
Explain the stable facts, boundaries, owner notes, and related links for this concept.
# Links
- Validator: https://openknowledgeformat.online/okf-validator/
- Examples: https://openknowledgeformat.online/okf-examples/Recommended template
Start with the API OKF template, then replace sample fields with your own source material.
Common mistakes
- Treating OKF as an API contract validator.
- Skipping errors and rate limits.
- Mixing many endpoints into one file.
FAQ
Common questions
Should every API docs asset become an OKF file?
No. Start with high-value, stable, frequently reused knowledge.
Can this work with existing Markdown?
Yes. Add OKF frontmatter, split broad pages, and validate the result.
Related pages
Next step
Copy a template, create one file, and validate it before expanding the bundle.
Open OKF Validator