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title Configure your Mokapi with powerful configuration providers
description Learn how Mokapi gathers configurations and scripts using powerful providers. Customize your API mocks dynamically for flexible testing and development.

What Is Dynamic Configuration?

Dynamic configuration in Mokapi allows you to modify mock services, API behaviors, and test scenarios in real-time without restarting the application. This capability is essential for agile development and continuous integration workflows, enabling rapid iteration and testing of various API responses.

Features

  • Live Updates: Modify configurations on-the-fly to simulate different API behaviors.
  • Multi-Source Support: Load configurations from various sources such as files, HTTP endpoints, Git repositories, or NPM packages.
  • JavaScript Integration: Utilize embedded JavaScript to define dynamic behaviors, including conditional responses and simulated delays.
  • Patch-Based Changes: Apply changes using patch configurations, preserving the original contract while customizing behaviors.
  • Dashboard Monitoring: Visualize and manage configurations through an intuitive web interface.​

Configuration Sources

Mokapi supports multiple configuration sources, providing flexibility in how you manage and deploy your mock services:

  • File System: Store configurations locally for quick access and version control.
  • HTTP: Fetch configurations from remote servers, facilitating centralized management.
  • Git: Integrate with Git to leverage version control and collaborative workflows.
  • NPM Packages: Distribute and manage configurations as NPM packages for consistency across projects.

Best Practices

  • Use Version Control: Store your configuration files in a version control system like Git to track changes and collaborate effectively.
  • Modularize Configurations: Break down configurations into modular components for reusability and easier maintenance.
  • Validate Configurations: Regularly validate your configurations to ensure they meet the expected schema and behavior.
  • Monitor Changes: Utilize Mokapi's dashboard to monitor configuration changes and their impact on mock services.