Swagger "Try it out" functionality in the API Catalog

The API Catalog enables users to call service APIs through the Try it out functionality. There are 2 types of endpoints:

Public endpoints

Endpoints that are accessible without entering user credentials.

Protected endpoints

Endpoints that are only accessible by entering user credentials. These endpoints are marked with a lock icon.

Example:

Note: Before making requests to protected endpoints, authorize your session by clicking the lock icon and complete the required information in the Authorization modal shown below:

Example:

To demonstrate Try it out , we use the example of the Swagger Petstore.

Example:

Make a request ​

This section outlines the process for making a request.

Follow these steps:

Expand the POST Pet endpoint.

Click Try it out .

Example:

After you click Try it out , the example value in the Request Body field becomes editable.

In the Example Value field, change the first id value to a random value. Change the second name value to a value of your choice, such as the name of a pet.

Click Execute .

Example:

The API Catalog Swagger UI submits the request and shows the curl that was submitted. The Responses section shows the response.