Ambassador Blackbird FAQ

What are the main features of Blackbird?

Blackbird provides the following primary features:

• Custom API specifications: Use AI to generate and edit API specifications based on your use case.
• API mocks: Use dynamic or static mocking instances that enable parallel development of your frontend and backend components.
• API code generation: Covert your API specification into boilerplate code to help you get started with testing.
• Code run and debug options: Use a local container that uses rerouted traffic from the cloud to run and debug your code.
• Code deployment: Use a containerized environment to run and test your code in a production-like environment.

What resources are available to learn about Blackbird?

Refer to the following resources as you get started with Blackbird:

• Quick start guide
• Ambassador YouTube channel
• Support knowledge base (Requires a subscription to Blackbird Developer, Blackbird Platform, or Blackbird Enterprise. For more information, see Blackbird Pricing.)

Which features are available in the CLI?

For a full list of commands, see the CLI Commands Reference or run blackbird help in the Blackbird CLI.

How does code generation work in Blackbird?

After you upload or create an API in Blackbird, you can generate code using the blackbird code generate command in the CLI. Blackbird’s code generation speeds up API development by converting your API specification into boilerplate code in Go. You can then test and debug your APIs against production-like traffic, which allows you to inspect and troubleshoot in real-time before promoting it to production. For more information, see Code Quickstart.

What type of code does Blackbird generate?

Blackbird generates boilerplate code in Go for both client and server-side APIs based on your OpenAPI specification. For more information, see Code Quickstart.

How can I manage my users and organization in Blackbird?

In the Blackbird UI, use the Settings page to manage your users, organization, subscription, and billing. For more information, see User Management.