OpenAPI to Go - Convert Swagger Specs to Type-Safe Go Code

Step 1

Input OpenAPI Specification

Paste your OpenAPI 3.0 or Swagger 2.0 specification in YAML or JSON format. The converter extracts schema definitions automatically.

Step 2

Schema to Struct Conversion

All schemas defined in components/schemas are automatically converted to Go structs with proper type mapping and JSON tags.

Step 3

Ready-to-Use Go Code

Get production-ready Go struct definitions with proper field types, JSON tags, and comments from schema descriptions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which OpenAPI versions are supported?

The converter supports OpenAPI 3.0.x and Swagger 2.0 specifications. Both JSON and YAML formats are accepted.

Does it generate API client methods?

Currently, the converter focuses on generating struct definitions from schemas. Use the generated structs with HTTP client libraries like net/http or go-resty.

How are $ref references handled?

Schema references like $ref: '#/components/schemas/User' are automatically resolved and converted to Go type references.

Can I customize the package name?

Yes! Use the package name input field in the options panel to customize the Go package declaration in the generated code.

Is this OpenAPI to Go converter free?

Absolutely! Free unlimited conversions with no sign-up, no registration, and no hidden fees.

External Resources & Documentation

OpenAPI 3.0 Specification

Official OpenAPI Specification documentation and reference

oapi-codegen - OpenAPI to Go Generator

Generate Go client and server code from OpenAPI 3.0 specifications

go-swagger - Swagger 2.0 for Go

Comprehensive Swagger 2.0 implementation with code generation

kin-openapi Package

OpenAPI 3.0 parser and validator for Go

OpenAPI Data Models Guide

How to define data models and schemas in OpenAPI

OpenAPI Generator

Multi-language code generator supporting OpenAPI 2.0 and 3.0

go-swagger Documentation

Complete documentation for building Swagger-compliant APIs in Go

Resty - Simple HTTP Client for Go

HTTP client library perfect for using with generated API structs