Bump

Bump is an API contract management platform offered by Bump.sh. According to the vendor, Bump aims to simplify the process of designing, documenting, and managing APIs. It helps users build a branded single source of truth for documenting and cataloging APIs, providing API documentation, automatic API change detection, and the ability to create API catalogs and developer portals. Bump is suitable for companies of various sizes, from startups to enterprise-level organizations. It is used by professionals in software development, API management, product management, IT management, and technology companies across industries such as e-commerce, financial services, and healthcare.

Key Features

Documentation Hub: According to the vendor, Bump allows users to centralize a documented catalog of all their APIs in a single developer portal. Users can search and browse through a unified interface to easily find and access API documentation. They can also deploy their API definitions and generate developer documentation.

SEO-friendly: Bump's API documentation is designed to be SEO-friendly, according to the vendor. This is intended to make it easier for search engines to discover and index public API documentation.

Advanced Search: According to the vendor, Bump offers advanced search capabilities across all API documentation. Users can perform advanced searches to quickly find specific terms and topics. The search results are semantically grouped to provide more accurate and relevant information retrieval.

SaaS-powered: Bump is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform, eliminating the need for self-hosted software and associated server and maintenance costs, according to the vendor. It aims to provide a reliable and hassle-free experience for API documentation management. Bump.sh can seamlessly integrate into existing development workflows.

Stunning Docs: Bump generates visually appealing and professional API documentation, according to the vendor. The documentation is suitable for public, partner, and private APIs, making it versatile for different use cases and audiences. Bump.sh provides simple, fast, and customizable API documentation.

Branching and Versioning: According to the vendor, Bump allows users to navigate between different versions of API documentation, whether they are live or in development branches. Users can easily switch between versions to view and compare changes, ensuring smooth version control and management. Bump.sh supports both RESTful and message-driven APIs.

User Access Management: Bump offers user access management, allowing users to manage user access to their API documentation with fine-grained permissions and control, according to the vendor. Users can set access levels at both the user and documentation level, ensuring that only authorized individuals can view and edit specific documentation. This feature enables users to assign different roles and permissions to members of their organization, partners, and API consumers.

Developer Experience: Bump focuses on providing a seamless developer experience, according to the vendor. It offers tools and features that make API management and documentation creation easier and more efficient. Bump.sh can seamlessly integrate into existing development workflows.

Fast Time-to-Adoption: According to the vendor, Bump allows users to get started in minutes and easily integrate it with their development workspace. Users can deploy new versions of API documentation using drag and drop, CLI, or GitHub action. The Bump.sh CLI enables users to validate or deploy documentation from any step in their CI workflow.

Short Time-to-First-API-Call: According to the vendor, Bump's user-friendly documentation helps API consumers find what they need quickly, allowing them to get up and running with the API faster. Features like advanced search and highlighted sections enable users to find relevant information and understand the API more efficiently. Users can preview their documentation using Swagger, OpenAPI, or AsyncAPI files.