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Tyk

Tyk is an open-source API gateway and management platform with built-in analytics, developer portal, and access control. It's designed to help organizations manage, secure, and monitor their APIs effectively.

Key Features

API Management

Complete API lifecycle management from design to retirement.

Developer Portal

Built-in developer portal for API documentation and key management.

Analytics

Real-time analytics and monitoring of API usage.

Plugin System

Extensible with JavaScript, Python, and Go plugins.

Use Cases

  • API Gateway: Centralized API management and routing
  • API Analytics: Usage tracking and performance monitoring
  • Developer Portal: Self-service API access for developers
  • Rate Limiting: Protect APIs with flexible rate limiting
  • Authentication: OAuth, JWT, and API key management

Configuration Example

Tyk API definition example:

{
  "name": "My API",
  "slug": "my-api",
  "proxy": {
    "listen_path": "/my-api/",
    "target_url": "http://backend:8080",
    "strip_listen_path": true
  },
  "auth": {
    "auth_header_name": "Authorization"
  }
}

Advantages

  • Complete API management platform
  • Built-in developer portal
  • Comprehensive analytics
  • Flexible plugin system
  • Both open-source and commercial versions

Official Resources