Introduction

Okapi is a modern, minimalist HTTP web framework for Go, inspired by FastAPI’s elegance. Designed for simplicity, performance, and developer happiness, it helps you build fast, scalable, and well-documented APIs with minimal boilerplate.

The framework is named after the okapi (/oʊˈkɑːpiː/), a rare and graceful mammal native to the rainforests of the northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Just like its namesake, which resembles a blend of giraffe and zebra, Okapi blends simplicity and strength in a unique, powerful package.

✨ Key Features

✔ Intuitive & Expressive API – Clean, declarative syntax for effortless route and middleware definition.

✔ Automatic Request Binding – Seamlessly parse JSON, XML, form data, query params, headers, and path variables into structs.

✔ Built-in Auth & Security – Native support for JWT, Basic Auth, and custom middleware.

✔ Standard Library Compatibility - Integrates seamlessly with Go’s net/http standard library.

✔ Blazing Fast Routing – Optimized HTTP router with low overhead for high-performance applications.

✔ First-Class Documentation – OpenAPI 3.0 & Swagger UI integrated out of the box—auto-generate API docs with minimal effort.

✔ Dynamic Route Management – Easily enable or disable individual routes or groups, with automatic Swagger sync and no code commenting.

✔ Modern Tooling

• Route grouping & middleware chaining
• Static file serving
• Templating engine support
• CORS management
• Fine-grained timeout controls

✔ Developer Experience

• Minimal boilerplate
• Clear error handling
• Structured logging
• Easy testing

Built for speed, simplicity, and real-world use whether you’re prototyping or running in production.

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