Introduction

digiRunner Overview – Mission-Critical API Governance Made Simple

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APIs are the lifeblood of modern software systems, and when your applications are mission-critical, your API management must be reliable, secure, and scalable. But managing them can often feel like navigating a maze: scattered endpoints, inconsistent access control, versioning chaos, and limited visibility.

digiRunner is an open-source, UI-driven, developer-first API management platform that simplifies end-to-end governance—from development to deployment—for mission-critical environments. Whether you're managing a few APIs or orchestrating a full-scale microservices architecture, digiRunner delivers the clarity, speed, and control your business demands.

From Challenges to Solutions: How digiRunner Transforms

Mission-Critical API Management

Scenario	Without digiRunner	With digiRunner
Managing API Security	Manual token handling, inconsistent policies	Unified RBAC, OAuth2, and API key management via UI
Monitoring API Traffic	Logs scattered across systems	Real-time visual dashboards and alerts
Routing Requests	Static routes, manual edits	Smart, dynamic routing based on payload or headers
Microservices API Consolidation	Each service exposed separately	Unified API Gateway abstracts all services
API Version Management	Manual tracking and potential conflicts	Built-in version control with routing strategies
Development Onboarding	Steep learning curve, sparse docs	AI-powered documentation and step-by-step tutorials

Key Features

• Intelligent Non-Blocking Traffic Dispatching – Eliminate bottlenecks and improve availability with automatic traffic management. Designed for modern API operations, this intelligent dispatching system ensures that your services remain responsive and efficient—even under stress.

• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) – Set granular access policies per user, team, or role. Combine this with API key authentication or OAuth2/OIDC to ensure only the right consumers can access your APIs.

• Rate Limiting & Quotas – Define limits on request rates per consumer, application, or endpoint. Enforce burst limits, sustained usage thresholds, and usage quotas to maintain reliability under high load.

• Token-based Auth – Seamlessly integrate secure authentication flows using OAuth2, OpenID Connect (OIDC), and static API keys. Supports multi-tenant identity providers for enterprise use cases.

• Real-Time Monitoring Dashboard – G Gain a comprehensive view of key system data and metrics as they happen. Whether you're troubleshooting issues or optimizing system performance, this feature will give you the insights you need instantly.

• Easy Setup – Deploy digiRunner anywhere—locally for development, in Docker containers for portability, or on cloud platforms for production-scale infrastructure. Configuration is UI-driven with CLI support.

What You Can Do with digiRunner

✅ FinTech Platform Development

• Integrate financial queries, account opening processes, and identity verification APIs

• High-security demands met with layered access control and audit logging

✅ eForm Systems

• Form workflows, approvals, and API integration with ERP/HR systems

• Supports multi-tenant access control and versioning

✅ Internal Enterprise Data Integration

• Connect CRM, SAP, reporting systems, etc.

• Create a unified API management layer for simplified integration and maintenance

✅ Third-Party API Integrations

• Integrate LINE, Google, AWS, and other services

• Automatically inject API keys, tokens, and headers for security and stability

✅ Mobile Apps / Web API Middleware

• Unified entry point for frontends, versioning, and caching strategies

• API testing and mock tools enhance frontend-backend collaboration

✅ IoT / Logistics Tracking Systems

• Integrate device data upload APIs with controlled access and rate limits

• Traffic analysis to detect anomalies or malicious devices

✅ Whether you’re building a FinTech app, an eForm system, or a third-party API platform, digiRunner helps you develop faster and manage easier!

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Who Benefits from digiRunner?

• Developers

  • Reduce boilerplate and configuration time with a visual, intuitive UI

  • Leverage AI-powered docs to onboard faster and debug smarter

• DevOps / SREs

  • Apply consistent governance policies across all environments

  • Monitor API health and traffic in real time to catch issues early

• Software Architects

  • Design scalable, centralized API architectures with built-in version control

  • Ensure compliance and enforce access rules without writing extra code

• Project Managers / Business Stakeholders

  • Gain real-time visibility into API performance and usage trends

  • Make better decisions with data-driven insights from dashboards

What You Can Do with digiRunner Documentation

With the digiRunner Documentation Center, you gain more than just guidance—you unlock productivity, clarity, and faster time-to-value:

• Accelerate Onboarding – Step-by-step tutorials, visual walkthroughs, and AI-powered documentation help new team members get up to speed quickly.

• Streamline Daily Tasks – Easily access UI guides, deployment steps, and governance best practices to simplify API lifecycle management.

• Reduce Errors and Rework – Clear examples and configuration references ensure consistent implementation across teams.

• Empower All Roles – Whether you're a developer, DevOps engineer, or business owner, the documentation supports your role with targeted guidance.

• Stay Current – Updated content, changelogs, and searchable glossaries ensure you're always working with the latest information.

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