Building APIs without writing YAML?

I recently found myself spending more time fixing YAML syntax than actually designing APIs. So I built a small tool that lets you generate full OpenAPI specs through a simple form-based interface — no manual YAML editing needed.

It handles:

  • Paths, methods, parameters, and schemas
  • Clean YAML output that follows OpenAPI standards
  • All through a visual UI

This was mostly to scratch my own itch, but now I’m wondering:
Is this something others struggle with too?

Would love to hear:

  • How do you usually write your OpenAPI specs?
  • Would a no-code YAML generator actually save you time?

Not launching anything (yet), just curious if this is a shared pain or a niche one.
Happy to share access if anyone’s interested in trying it out.