Stainless API Automated SDK Generation

What is Stainless API?

Stainless API is a service that automatically generates and maintains robust client libraries (SDKs) for a variety of programming languages. Based on an OpenAPI specification, Stainless API handles the creation, updates, and releases of SDKs, significantly reducing engineering effort and costs.

The service offers automated releases, handles custom code additions, and supports developer workflows through integrations such as GitHub. By using Stainless API, companies can focus on their core API functionality while ensuring their users have high-quality, up-to-date SDKs.

Features

Automated SDK Generation: Automatically generates client libraries from an OpenAPI specification.
Multiple Language Support: Supports various programming languages, including Node.js/TypeScript, Python, Go, Java, and Kotlin.
Automatic Updates & Releases: Keeps SDKs up-to-date with the latest API changes.
Custom Code Additions: Allows for custom code to be added to the generated SDKs.
Automated GitHub Release Management: Manage SDK releases.
Webhook Support: Includes support for standard webhooks, with options for custom webhook handling.
Developer Support: Offers various levels of support, from community forums to dedicated Slack channels.

Use Cases

Creating client libraries for APIs.
Maintaining up-to-date SDKs for multiple programming languages.
Reducing engineering workload related to SDK development.
Providing consistent and reliable API access to developers.
Streamlining API integration for end-users.

FAQs

How can I upgrade or downgrade my plan?

Users can upgrade or downgrade between Stainless plans in the Billing settings any time. When you exceed the terms of our Free Plan, you will automatically be enrolled into a 30-day free trial of a paid plan.
What happens when my trial period expires?

When your trial period comes to an end, you will no longer have access to paid features and you will either need to subscribe to one of our paid plans or downgrade yourself to our free plan.
How are SDKs counted for the Stainless plans?

Stainless SDKs are counted based on whether they are published to your own Github organization. We do not charge for SDKs while you test and iterate on them internally within Stainless’ staging environment.
What happens if my API has more endpoints than my plan allows?

For customers on the Startup or Business plan, if the number of endpoints configured in your SDKs exceeds the limit set by the plan, you will be asked to confirm overage billing for the additional endpoints at a rate per live SDK/endpoint/month.
How can I pay for Stainless?

Stainless is billed upfront on a monthly or annual basis and can be paid with a credit card or linked bank account for ACH debit. The Stainless Business and Enterprise plans offer Purchase Orders/Invoicing with negotiable payment terms as an option. Additional sales taxes may apply depending on your business location.