Apollo Config

Apollo is a reliable, open-source configuration management system suitable for microservice configuration management scenarios, providing centralized configuration management, real-time updates, versioning, and multi-environment support. Originally developed by Ctrip, now maintained by the apolloconfig community under Apache 2.0 license.

Apollo Config publishes 5 APIs on the APIs.io network, including Apps API, Clusters API, Items API, and 2 more. Tagged areas include Apache 2.0, Configuration Management, Ctrip, Distributed Systems, and Java.

The Apollo Config catalog on APIs.io includes 1 JSON-LD context and 1 Spectral governance ruleset.

Apollo Config’s developer surface includes authentication, documentation, getting-started guide, release notes, support, code examples, and 11 more developer resources.

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56.4/100 strong ▬ flat Agent 37/100 agent ready Full breakdown ↓
scored 2026-07-28 · rubric v0.6

AccessFreemiumSelf serve⚡ Free to try

5 APIs 9 Agent Skills 10 Features 5 Use Cases

Apache 2.0Configuration ManagementCtripDistributed SystemsJavaMicroservicesOpen SourceReal-Time Configuration

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scored 2026-07-28 · rubric v0.6

Composite quality — 56.4/100 · strong

Contract Quality 17.3 / 25

Developer Ergonomics 10.9 / 20

Commercial Clarity 7.9 / 20

Operational Transparency 6.8 / 13

Governance 7.0 / 12

Discoverability 6.5 / 10

Agent readiness — 37/100 · agent ready

Machine-Readable Contract 18 / 18

Agentic Access Contract 10 / 10

MCP Server 0 / 12

Machine-Readable Auth 10 / 10

Idempotency 0 / 9

Stable Error Semantics 0 / 8

Request/Response Examples 7 / 7

Rate-Limit Signaling 7 / 7

Typed Event Surface 0 / 6

Agent Skills 5 / 5

Well-Known Catalog 0 / 4

Consent & Bot Identity 0 / 3

A2A Agent Card 0 / 8

Dry-Run / Simulate Mode 0 / 4

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APIs 5

Individual APIs this provider publishes, each with its own machine-readable definition.

Rate Limits 1

Documented rate limits and quota policies.

Apollo Config Rate Limits

5 limits

RATE LIMITS

FinOps 1

Cost, billing, and metering signals for API financial operations.

Apollo Config Finops

FINOPS

Features 10

Notable capabilities this provider offers.

Centralized Configuration Management

Centralize configuration for all microservices in one place with real-time push updates.

Real-Time Configuration Updates

Push configuration changes to all clients instantly without application restarts.

Multi-Environment Support

Manage configurations across DEV, FAT, UAT, and PRO environments independently.

Versioning and History

Track configuration changes with full version history and rollback capability.

Gray Release Support

Gradually roll out configuration changes to a subset of instances.

Namespace Management

Organize configurations into namespaces supporting properties, JSON, YAML, XML, and text formats.

Cluster Management

Manage configuration at the cluster level for multi-cluster deployments.

Open API

REST API for programmatic configuration management and automation.

Kubernetes Operator

Kubernetes Operator for automated Apollo deployment in container environments.

Helm Chart Deployment

Official Helm chart for Kubernetes deployments.

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JSON Schema 5

Standalone JSON Schema definitions for this provider's data models.

Examples 5

Example request and response payloads for these APIs.

Use Cases 5

What developers build with this provider.

Microservice Configuration

Manage centralized configuration for distributed microservice architectures.

Multi-Environment Configuration

Maintain separate configurations for development, testing, staging, and production.

Dynamic Configuration Updates

Update application configuration at runtime without redeployment.

Configuration Audit

Track who changed what configuration and when with full audit trail.

Kubernetes Configuration Management

Manage configuration for containerized applications deployed on Kubernetes.

Integrations 5

Pre-built integrations with other platforms and tools.

Java

Official Java client library via apollo-java SDK.

.NET

Official .NET client library via apollo.net SDK.

Go

Go client library via agollo SDK.

Kubernetes

Apollo Operator and Helm chart for Kubernetes deployment.

Spring Boot

Spring Boot integration via Java SDK for auto-configuration refresh.

Resources

Get Started 1

Portal, sign-up, and the first successful call

GettingStarted

GettingStarted

Documentation 1

Reference material describing how the API behaves

Documentation

Documentation

Agent Surfaces 2

MCP servers, agent skills, and machine-readable catalogs

AgenticAccess

AgenticAccess

AgentSkills

AgentSkills

Design & Contract 1

Pagination, idempotency, versioning, errors, and events

JSONLD

JSONLD

Build 8

SDKs, sample code, and the tooling you integrate with

PostmanWorkspace

PostmanWorkspace

GitHubRepository

GitHubRepository

GitHubOrganization

Java SDK

.NET SDK

Go SDK

Java Demo

Use Cases

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Access & Security 2

Authentication, authorization, and security posture

DomainSecurity

DomainSecurity

Authentication

Authentication

Operate 2

Status, limits, changes, and where to get help

ReleaseNotes

ReleaseNotes

Support

Support

Source (apis.yml)

aid: apollo-config
name: Apollo Config
description: Apollo is a reliable, open-source configuration management system suitable for microservice configuration management
  scenarios, providing centralized configuration management, real-time updates, versioning, and multi-environment support.
  Originally developed by Ctrip, now maintained by the apolloconfig community under Apache 2.0 license.
type: Index
accessModel:
  pricing: freemium
  onboarding: self-serve
  trial: false
  try_now: true
  public: false
  label: Freemium · Self-serve signup
  confidence: high
  source:
  - plans
  - authentication
  generated: '2026-07-22'
  method: derived
image: https://kinlane-images.s3.amazonaws.com/shared/apis-json/icons/apollo-config.png
tags:
- Apache 2.0
- Configuration Management
- Ctrip
- Distributed Systems
- Java
- Microservices
- Open Source
- Real-Time Configuration
url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/apollo-config/refs/heads/main/apis.yml
created: '2026-03-26'
modified: '2026-05-19'
specificationVersion: '0.19'
apis:
- aid: apollo-config:apollo-config-apps-api
  name: Apollo Config Apps API
  description: Application management
  humanURL: https://www.apolloconfig.com/
  baseURL: http://localhost:8070
  tags:
  - Apps
  properties:
  - type: OpenAPI
    url: openapi/apollo-config-apps-api-openapi.yml
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://www.apolloconfig.com/#/en/portal/apollo-open-api-platform
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/apollo-config/refs/heads/main/json-schema/apollo-open-api-app-schema.json
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/apollo-config/refs/heads/main/json-schema/apollo-open-api-cluster-schema.json
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/apollo-config/refs/heads/main/json-schema/apollo-open-api-namespace-schema.json
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/apollo-config/refs/heads/main/json-schema/apollo-open-api-item-schema.json
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/apollo-config/refs/heads/main/json-schema/apollo-open-api-release-schema.json
- aid: apollo-config:apollo-config-clusters-api
  name: Apollo Config Clusters API
  description: Cluster management
  humanURL: https://www.apolloconfig.com/
  baseURL: http://localhost:8070
  tags:
  - Clusters
  properties:
  - type: OpenAPI
    url: openapi/apollo-config-clusters-api-openapi.yml
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://www.apolloconfig.com/#/en/portal/apollo-open-api-platform
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/apollo-config/refs/heads/main/json-schema/apollo-open-api-app-schema.json
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/apollo-config/refs/heads/main/json-schema/apollo-open-api-cluster-schema.json
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/apollo-config/refs/heads/main/json-schema/apollo-open-api-namespace-schema.json
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/apollo-config/refs/heads/main/json-schema/apollo-open-api-item-schema.json
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/apollo-config/refs/heads/main/json-schema/apollo-open-api-release-schema.json
- aid: apollo-config:apollo-config-items-api
  name: Apollo Config Items API
  description: Configuration item management
  humanURL: https://www.apolloconfig.com/
  baseURL: http://localhost:8070
  tags:
  - Items
  properties:
  - type: OpenAPI
    url: openapi/apollo-config-items-api-openapi.yml
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://www.apolloconfig.com/#/en/portal/apollo-open-api-platform
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/apollo-config/refs/heads/main/json-schema/apollo-open-api-app-schema.json
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/apollo-config/refs/heads/main/json-schema/apollo-open-api-cluster-schema.json
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/apollo-config/refs/heads/main/json-schema/apollo-open-api-namespace-schema.json
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/apollo-config/refs/heads/main/json-schema/apollo-open-api-item-schema.json
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/apollo-config/refs/heads/main/json-schema/apollo-open-api-release-schema.json
- aid: apollo-config:apollo-config-namespaces-api
  name: Apollo Config Namespaces API
  description: Namespace management
  humanURL: https://www.apolloconfig.com/
  baseURL: http://localhost:8070
  tags:
  - Namespaces
  properties:
  - type: OpenAPI
    url: openapi/apollo-config-namespaces-api-openapi.yml
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://www.apolloconfig.com/#/en/portal/apollo-open-api-platform
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/apollo-config/refs/heads/main/json-schema/apollo-open-api-app-schema.json
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/apollo-config/refs/heads/main/json-schema/apollo-open-api-cluster-schema.json
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/apollo-config/refs/heads/main/json-schema/apollo-open-api-namespace-schema.json
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/apollo-config/refs/heads/main/json-schema/apollo-open-api-item-schema.json
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/apollo-config/refs/heads/main/json-schema/apollo-open-api-release-schema.json
- aid: apollo-config:apollo-config-releases-api
  name: Apollo Config Releases API
  description: Release and publish management
  humanURL: https://www.apolloconfig.com/
  baseURL: http://localhost:8070
  tags:
  - Releases
  properties:
  - type: OpenAPI
    url: openapi/apollo-config-releases-api-openapi.yml
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://www.apolloconfig.com/#/en/portal/apollo-open-api-platform
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/apollo-config/refs/heads/main/json-schema/apollo-open-api-app-schema.json
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/apollo-config/refs/heads/main/json-schema/apollo-open-api-cluster-schema.json
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/apollo-config/refs/heads/main/json-schema/apollo-open-api-namespace-schema.json
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/apollo-config/refs/heads/main/json-schema/apollo-open-api-item-schema.json
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/apollo-config/refs/heads/main/json-schema/apollo-open-api-release-schema.json
common:
- type: PostmanWorkspace
  url: https://www.postman.com/kinlaneapi/apollo-config/overview
- type: AgenticAccess
  url: agentic-access/apollo-config-agentic-access.yml
- type: DomainSecurity
  url: security/apollo-config-domain-security.yml
- type: Authentication
  url: authentication/apollo-config-authentication.yml
- type: Documentation
  url: https://www.apolloconfig.com/#/en/
- type: GettingStarted
  url: https://www.apolloconfig.com/#/en/deployment/quick-start
- type: GitHubRepository
  url: https://github.com/apolloconfig/apollo
- type: GitHubOrganization
  url: https://github.com/apolloconfig
- type: ReleaseNotes
  url: https://github.com/apolloconfig/apollo/releases
- type: Support
  url: https://github.com/apolloconfig/apollo/issues
- type: SDKs
  url: https://github.com/apolloconfig/apollo-java
  title: Java SDK
- type: SDKs
  url: https://github.com/apolloconfig/apollo.net
  title: .NET SDK
- type: SDKs
  url: https://github.com/apolloconfig/agollo
  title: Go SDK
- type: CodeExamples
  url: https://github.com/apolloconfig/apollo-demo-java
  title: Java Demo
- type: CodeExamples
  url: https://github.com/apolloconfig/apollo-use-cases
  title: Use Cases
- type: JSONLD
  url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/apollo-config/refs/heads/main/json-ld/apollo-config-open-api-context.jsonld
- type: Features
  data:
  - name: Centralized Configuration Management
    description: Centralize configuration for all microservices in one place with real-time push updates.
  - name: Real-Time Configuration Updates
    description: Push configuration changes to all clients instantly without application restarts.
  - name: Multi-Environment Support
    description: Manage configurations across DEV, FAT, UAT, and PRO environments independently.
  - name: Versioning and History
    description: Track configuration changes with full version history and rollback capability.
  - name: Gray Release Support
    description: Gradually roll out configuration changes to a subset of instances.
  - name: Namespace Management
    description: Organize configurations into namespaces supporting properties, JSON, YAML, XML, and text formats.
  - name: Cluster Management
    description: Manage configuration at the cluster level for multi-cluster deployments.
  - name: Open API
    description: REST API for programmatic configuration management and automation.
  - name: Kubernetes Operator
    description: Kubernetes Operator for automated Apollo deployment in container environments.
  - name: Helm Chart Deployment
    description: Official Helm chart for Kubernetes deployments.
- type: UseCases
  data:
  - name: Microservice Configuration
    description: Manage centralized configuration for distributed microservice architectures.
  - name: Multi-Environment Configuration
    description: Maintain separate configurations for development, testing, staging, and production.
  - name: Dynamic Configuration Updates
    description: Update application configuration at runtime without redeployment.
  - name: Configuration Audit
    description: Track who changed what configuration and when with full audit trail.
  - name: Kubernetes Configuration Management
    description: Manage configuration for containerized applications deployed on Kubernetes.
- type: Integrations
  data:
  - name: Java
    description: Official Java client library via apollo-java SDK.
  - name: .NET
    description: Official .NET client library via apollo.net SDK.
  - name: Go
    description: Go client library via agollo SDK.
  - name: Kubernetes
    description: Apollo Operator and Helm chart for Kubernetes deployment.
  - name: Spring Boot
    description: Spring Boot integration via Java SDK for auto-configuration refresh.
- name: Agent Skills
  url: https://github.com/apolloconfig/apollo-skills
  type: AgentSkills
maintainers:
- FN: Kin Lane
  email: kin@apievangelist.com

Apollo Config

APIs 5

Postman Collections 5

Open Collections 1

Agent Skills 9

Pricing Plans 1

Rate Limits 1

FinOps 1

Features 10

Centralized Configuration Management

Real-Time Configuration Updates

Multi-Environment Support

Versioning and History

Gray Release Support

Namespace Management

Cluster Management

Open API

Kubernetes Operator

Helm Chart Deployment

Semantic Vocabularies 1

Spectral Rules 1

JSON Schema 5

JSON Structure 5

Examples 5

Security Posture 2

Agentic Access 1

Use Cases 5

Microservice Configuration

Multi-Environment Configuration

Dynamic Configuration Updates

Configuration Audit

Kubernetes Configuration Management

Integrations 5

Java

.NET

Go

Kubernetes

Spring Boot

Get Started 1

Documentation 1

Agent Surfaces 2

Design & Contract 1

Build 8

Access & Security 2

Operate 2

Source (apis.yml)