API subscription and usage can be done through Manager provides a structured Web interface called the WSO2 API Store, which is a Web application that hosts to host published APIs. It provides a structured GUI, designed for API consumers and partners to can self-register to it on-demand to find, explore , and subscribe to and APIs, evaluate available resources and collaboration channels. The API store is where collaboration and the interaction between potential API consumers and API providers happen. With its on-demand, self-service subscription and collaboration channels, the WSO2 API Store significantly Its simplified UI reduces time and effort usually taken when evaluating enterprise-grade, secure, protected, authenticated API resources.
Shown in the diagram below are common API consumer life cycle activities supported by the API Store:
Before accessing the Web interface of the API Store, make sure you run the API Manager is started, using instructions given in section Running API Manager. Once the server is up and running, the API Store can be accessed by typing , type the following URL in your browser to access the API Store Web interface.
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The API Store opens in anonymous mode as follows:
In anonymous mode, the API Store displays all public APIs that are published. Any user can click on a selected API to view its information, documentation and search APIs by name without logging in to the API Store. Search is not case-sensitive for anonymous users.
Follow the sections below for information on API Store functionality:
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