Introduction

Okapi is a modern, minimalist HTTP framework for Go built for simplicity, performance, and developer experience. It helps you build fast, scalable, and well-documented APIs with minimal boilerplate.

Designed around clarity, strong typing, and developer productivity, Okapi provides automatic request validation and built-in OpenAPI documentation out of the box, making it easy to create production-ready APIs that are clean, maintainable, and easy to evolve.

Named after the okapi (/oʊˈkɑːpiː/), a rare and graceful mammal native to the rainforests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the framework reflects the same balance of elegance, adaptability, and strength. Like the animal itself, Okapi combines distinct qualities into a unique and powerful experience.

✨ Key Features

🚀 Fast & Minimal

Lightweight and optimized for high-performance HTTP applications
Minimal boilerplate with an intuitive developer-friendly API
Fully compatible with Go’s net/http standard library

🧩 Powerful Request Handling

Automatic binding for:
- JSON
- XML
- Form data
- Query parameters
- Headers
- Path parameters
Strongly typed request handling with built-in validation

🔐 Security & Middleware

Native support for:
- JWT authentication
- Basic Authentication
- Custom middleware
Route grouping and middleware chaining
Fine-grained timeout controls
CORS management

📚 Built-in API Documentation

Automatic OpenAPI 3.0 specification generation
Integrated Swagger UI and ReDoc support
Documentation stays synchronized with your routes

⚡ Dynamic Route Management

Enable or disable routes and route groups dynamically
Automatic Swagger synchronization
No need to comment out or remove code manually

🛠 Modern Developer Experience

Clear and consistent error handling
Structured logging support
Easy testing and maintainable architecture
Static file serving
Templating engine support

Built for real-world applications, Okapi scales from quick prototypes to production-grade services with a focus on speed, clarity, and maintainability.