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Organizing repositories

By default, your existing APIs and folders are stored in the Default repository. You can reorganize them into any repository you create.

Information noteNote: Repository sharing is not available yet. This capability is coming soon.

Creating a new repository

Create new repositories to better organize your APIs and folders.

Procedure

  1. In the left panel, click the + button next to the Default repository.
  2. Enter a repository name and a description.
    Create New Repository window.
  3. Click Create.
    Your new repository appears in the selector at the top of the main area.
  4. Create a new folder or API by clicking New folder or New API.
    For more information, see Working with a new API and Organizing API folders.
    New folder and New API buttons.

Moving and copying an API or a folder to another repository

Quickly move or copy APIs, folders, or versions between repositories to keep your work organized.

Before you begin

  • You have at least two different repositories.
  • The content you want to move or copy does not exist in the target repository.

Procedure

  1. In the left panel, click the Menu button next to the folder or API you want to move.
  2. Click Move/Copy to API repository.
  3. Choose between MOVE and COPY.
    Move a folder to another repository window.
  4. Select a target repository.
  5. Click MOVE or COPY.

Results

The selected content now appears in the target repository.

Hiding the Default repository

Hide the Default repository once your APIs and folders are organized elsewhere. The Default repository cannot be deleted.

Procedure

  1. Click the API Designer settings.
    API Designer settings button.
  2. Toggle on the option Hide Default Repository.
    • If the Default repository was selected in the left panel, it will be hidden and the next repository in the list is automatically selected.
    • If the Default repository is the only repository, an empty state page appears with a message prompting you to create a new repository.
    Hide Default Repository option.

Deleting a repository

Delete repositories you no longer need. This action permanently removes all APIs and data from the repository. Before deleting, make sure to move any content you want to keep.

Procedure

  1. In the left panel, select the repository you want to delete.
  2. Click the Menu button next to the repository and click Delete repository.
  3. Confirm by clicking Delete Repository.
    Delete Repository window.

Results

The repository and all its content have been permanently deleted and removed from the left panel.

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