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Local mock servers

Mock any API in seconds

The Hono-based engine handles $ref dereferencing, per-endpoint overrides, conditional response rules, request validation, and response multipliers. Mock definitions live in the synced workspace so teammates share them; the runtime stays on your machine.

Mock any API in seconds
API Circle Mocks panel showing a running mock server on localhost
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One engine, three runtimes

The same factory powers the desktop mock manager, the apicircle CLI, and the MCP mock.start tool — start a mock from the app, your terminal, or an AI client.

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Realistic behaviour

Per-endpoint overrides, conditional response rules, request-schema validation, and response multipliers let you simulate the failure modes your real API has.

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Shared definitions, local runtime

Mock definitions sync in the workspace JSON so the whole team gets them; the running server binds to localhost on your machine only.

Get going in one command

Start a mock straight from a spec file — no workspace required.

Mock an OpenAPI spec
$ npx @apicircle/cli mock ./openapi.yaml

Bring your APIs under version control

Open the web app in your browser, or grab the desktop build. No account, no setup — your first workspace is created the moment you arrive.