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Introducing Tech Preview of IBM API Connect Plugin for Backstage.io

By Hunter Kouchi posted Thu October 03, 2024 01:58 PM

  

We’re excited to announce the tech preview of our downloadable plugin that integrates API Connect with Backstage.io! This plugin streamlines the integration of your API Connect environment into Backstage, creating a unified software catalog that enhances your overall software strategy.

Why This Plugin Matters

Backstage.io has emerged as the leading open-source platform for organizations looking to streamline their technology assets and improve the developer experience. However, managing APIs across multiple environments can lead to siloed views of APIs especially in hybrid environments.

Our API Connect plugin bridges this gap by providing unified view of all APIs across multiple API instances in a single backstage interface. This integration enables a centralized hub for all your technology assets, empowering teams to collaborate more effectively and ensuring easy access, faster discovery, and reuse of APIs.

  • Unified Software Catalog: This plugin allows you to unify all your APIs and products across multiple catalogs and provider organizations in one place, enhancing visibility and accessibility.
  • Promoting API Reuse: It simplifies the visibility of APIs, reducing duplication and inconsistencies while improving overall efficiency.

How does the plugin work with API Connect?

  • The plugin is one-time easy to install that is ready-to-use in Backstage.io
  • Surfaces APIs from multiple portals residing in multiple environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, etc.) in a single place - optimizing reusing and increasing organizational productivity
  • Eliminate siloed view of API catalogs in hybrid environments by unifying the view on-the-glass in backstage

How do I get access?

IBM API Connect Backstage Plugin is currently in Tech Preview.

Important Note

This plugin does not replace developer portals or consumer catalogs, which are crucial for consuming and subscribing to APIs. Instead, it complements these tools by enhancing the visibility of your API ecosystem within a unified software catalog.

What does this look like?

Here’s a quick video that displays a quick overview of what the backstage plugin is like

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Alexandre Lanoue
Mon March 31, 2025 10:03 AM

Hi Hunter,

This is a very cool plugin. I have clients who are inquiring when the plugin will be GA. Can you share this information?

Thanks!

Alex