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Sven Novak
Add native support for uploading and rendering OpenAPI specifications (YAML/JSON) directly within ClickUp Docs, similar to the Swagger Editor experience.
Problem Statement:
Currently, teams working with APIs need to maintain their API documentation separately from their project documentation in ClickUp. This creates friction as developers must switch between multiple tools to:
View API documentation:
  • Test API endpoints
  • Keep documentation in sync with project tasks and workflows
Proposed Solution:
Enable users to upload or embed OpenAPI specification files (YAML or JSON format) into ClickUp Docs, which would then be automatically rendered as an interactive API documentation interface - similar to the right-hand preview panel in https://editor.swagger.io
Key Features:
  1. File Upload/Embed: Allow users to upload .yaml, .yml, or .json OpenAPI specification files directly into a Doc
  2. Interactive Rendering: Automatically render the spec using a Swagger UI-like interface showing:
-All API endpoints organized by tags/categories
  • Request/response schemas
  • Example payloads
  • Authentication requirements
  1. Live Preview: Real-time rendering as the spec file is updated
  2. Version Control: Track changes to API specs over time (similar to Doc version history)
User Flow:
  1. User creates or opens a ClickUp Doc
  2. User clicks "Add OpenAPI Spec" or uses a slash command like /openapi
  3. User either:
  • Uploads a local .yaml or .json file
  • Pastes the spec content directly
  • Links to an external spec file
4.ClickUp automatically renders the specification as interactive API documentation
  1. The rendered documentation is embedded inline within the Doc, maintaining the context of surrounding content
Benefits:
  • Centralized Documentation: Keep API docs alongside project planning, task management, and team collaboration
  • Developer Experience: Developers can reference and test APIs without leaving ClickUp
  • Single Source of Truth: Reduce documentation drift by housing everything in one platform
  • Better Collaboration: Non-technical stakeholders can view API capabilities in a user-friendly format
  • Workflow Integration: Link API endpoints directly to tasks, sprints, or feature requests
Similar Implementations:
Use Cases:
  1. Product Teams: Document internal/external APIs alongside product requirements
  2. Engineering Teams: Maintain API contracts within sprint documentation
  3. Partner Integration: Share API documentation with external partners in shared Workspaces
  4. API-First Development: Design APIs in ClickUp before implementation
Technical Considerations:
  • Support OpenAPI 3.0+ specification standard
  • Render using existing open-source libraries (Swagger UI, Redoc, or similar)
  • Handle large specification files efficiently
  • Optional: Allow customization of rendering theme to match ClickUp aesthetics