April 2022 Summaries

March 2022 at Redocly was marked by several significant updates and enhancements across its developer tools and platforms. The company transitioned its website and app to the redocly.com domain and introduced a mock server feature for testing APIs during development, available for Pro and Enterprise customers. The configuration file for Redocly apps was simplified to improve usage and integration, while auto-detection of labels for APIs was implemented in the API registry. Single-Sign-On (SSO) functionality was extended to Pro plan users, and the API catalog was introduced as a new method for integrating the developer portal with the API registry. Additional features included the ability to add an "Edit page" button to portal pages, visibility of portal version numbers in the developer console, and integration of Reference docs directly into the portal. Redocly also enhanced its support for linting API definitions, introduced a new separator option in the OpenAPI CLI, and updated its documentation extensively to reflect these changes. The company also announced its participation in the 2022 Google Season of Docs to collaborate with technical writers on open-source projects.

Redocly, initially renowned for its API documentation services, has rebranded as Remockly to better reflect its expanded offerings beyond documentation, including API authoring, governance, and security products. The name change was inspired by a humorous interaction with a telemarketer, which resonated with the company's leadership despite some initial skepticism among the wider team. The rebranding aims to communicate the company's broader capabilities and is seen as a strategic move to enhance brand perception and potentially boost stock returns, with new merchandise like t-shirts and stickers helping to win over employees. This shift is part of a wider trend of company rebrands, with Redocly hoping to inspire others in the industry.