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API Documentation

Bruno allows you to create API documentation at three distinct levels: Request, Folder, and Collection. With full Markdown support, you can write clear, concise, and well-structured documentation at each level.

  1. Request-Level Documentation
  2. Folder-Level Documentation
  3. Collection-Level Documentation

1. Request-Level Documentation

In Bruno, you can create Request-level documentation to provide specific details about your API and its functions. Bruno offers a Docs section where you can easily write and manage your request-level documentation. Follow these steps:

  1. Go to the Docs tab within your request.
  2. Click the Edit button.
  3. Enter your API details in the provided textarea.
  4. Click the Preview button to see the formatted output.

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2. Folder-Level Documentation

To add Folder-level documentation in Bruno, you need to first create a folder within your collection. Once the folder is created, you can add specific details for the folder-level API documentation. Follow these steps:

  1. Go to the collection, click on the More Options menu, and select Create Folder.

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  1. Enter a name for the folder and click the Create button.
  2. After creating the folder, navigate to the folder settings.

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  1. Go to the Docs tab.
  2. Click the Edit button and add your folder-level API documentation.
  3. Click the Preview button to view the formatted output.

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3. Collection-Level Documentation

To add Collection-level documentation in Bruno, you need to configure the documentation at the collection level, allowing you to add overarching details for your entire API collection. Follow these steps:

  1. Go to the Collection and click on More Options.
  2. Select Settings from the dropdown menu.

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  1. Navigate to the Docs tab.
  2. Click the Edit button to add your collection-level documentation.
  3. Click the Preview button to view the formatted output.

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