AEP OpenAPI Linter
AEP OpenAPI Linter: A focused Spectral ruleset for teams validating OpenAPI documents against AEPs. Ranked #8 of 19 in API Linting Tools by our editors (7.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for teams using AEPs, Spectral and VS Code.
At a glance
- Editor score7.4 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forTeams using AEPs, Spectral and VS Code
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- OpenAPI lintingYes
- Facts checked14 Nov 2026
Where it wins
- Checks OpenAPI documents for conformance to AEPs
- Rules cover AEP methods and API design patterns
- Displays findings in the Spectral VS Code extension
Where it doesn't
- Focused on AEP conformance rather than broad API linting
- Works with OpenAPI, not AsyncAPI or GraphQL schemas
- Requires Spectral configuration and tooling
Our verdict on AEP OpenAPI Linter
AEP OpenAPI Linter is an open-source Spectral ruleset for developers and teams who want to check OpenAPI documents against API Enhancement Proposals (AEPs). It is distributed as an npm package and can also reference its ruleset directly from GitHub. This is a specialized fit for teams that use AEP guidance; it is not positioned as a broad, general-purpose API linting tool.
The ruleset can be configured in a Spectral YAML configuration file and used with Spectral CLI. Teams working in VS Code can pair it with the Spectral VS Code extension to display findings in the editor. Its rules address AEP methods and API design patterns, making the value primarily about applying that specific guidance during API definition work. The package-based and GitHub options suit teams already comfortable managing Spectral rulesets and configuration.
AEP OpenAPI Linter is free and open source, rather than a hosted paid service, so teams are responsible for incorporating it into their own tooling. Its documented scope is OpenAPI: teams looking for AsyncAPI or GraphQL schema linting, or a wider standards set, should consider a broader alternative. Choose it when AEP conformance and Spectral editor feedback are central to the workflow; look elsewhere if the need is general API linting or a managed service.
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AEP OpenAPI Linter pricing
AEP OpenAPI Linter fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| OpenAPI linting | Yes |
| AsyncAPI linting | No |
| GraphQL schema linting | No |
| Custom rules | Not verified |
| CI integration | Not verified |
| Deployment | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 3 integrations: Spectral CLI, Spectral VS Code extension, npm |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | aep.dev |
| Facts checked | 14 Nov 2026 |
AEP OpenAPI Linter integrations
AEP OpenAPI Linter lists 3 integrations on its own site.
- Spectral CLI
- Spectral VS Code extension
- npm
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