Empower Vibe Coding: Publish MCP Supported API Documentation

Learn how Apidog's "Vibe Coding (via MCP)" feature transforms API documentation into an active resource that AI coding assistants can directly access, dramatically improving developer productivity and code accuracy.

Oliver Kingsley

Oliver Kingsley

20 June 2025

Empower Vibe Coding: Publish MCP Supported API Documentation

In the rapidly evolving landscape of software development, traditional API documentation serves merely as a passive reference that developers must manually consult, interpret, and translate into code. This conventional approach creates significant friction in the development process, leading to slower implementation cycles and increased error rates.

The emergence of AI coding assistants has created a pivotal opportunity to reimagine how API documentation functions within the development ecosystem. Apidog's innovative "Vibe Coding (via MCP)" feature represents a breakthrough in this evolution. By enabling this feature in your published API documentation, you provide a direct channel for AI coding assistants to access, understand, and implement your API specifications without human intermediation.

For API providers, this advancement offers a compelling opportunity to:

The "Vibe Coding (via MCP)" button serves as both a visual indicator that your API documentation supports this advanced integration and a practical guide for developers on how to connect your documentation to their AI-powered development environments.

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Enabling Vibe Coding in Your Apidog API Documentation

As an API provider, implementing the "Vibe Coding (via MCP)" feature in your Apidog documentation requires minimal effort but delivers substantial value to your API consumers. This section outlines the straightforward process for enabling this powerful capability.

Step-by-Step Guide for API Providers

Step 1: Access your Apidog project

API project page at Apidog

Step 2: Navigate to API documentation settings

API documentation publishing settings at Apidog

Step 3: Enable the Vibe Coding (via MCP) feature

Step 4: Publish or Update Your Documentation

Enabling "Vibe Coding(via MCP)" in Apidog

Step 5: Verify the Implementation

"Vibe Coding (via MCP)" button appears under endpoint in published API documentation

By completing these simple steps, you transform your API documentation from a passive reference into an active resource that AI coding assistants can directly leverage. This enhancement significantly improves the developer experience for your API consumers, making your API more attractive and easier to implement.

How API Consumers Leverage MCP-Supported Documentation

For developers consuming APIs with MCP-supported documentation, the "Vibe Coding (via MCP)" feature transforms the implementation experience. This section explores how API consumers can configure and utilize this powerful integration to enhance their development workflow.

Configuration Process for API Consumers

When API consumers encounter the "Vibe Coding (via MCP)" button in your documentation, they can follow these steps to connect your API specifications to their AI coding assistants:

Step 1: Prerequisites

Step 2: Access Configuration Instructions

Step 3: Configure the MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "Project - API Specification": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "apidog-mcp-server@latest",
        "--site-id=545587"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Step 4: Add Configuration to IDE

Add configuration json to Cursor MCP Server

Step 5: Restart the IDE(optional)

Once configured, the API consumer can immediately begin leveraging AI coding assistants to implement your API specifications with unprecedented efficiency and accuracy.

using Apidog MCP Server for vibe coding

Practical Applications for API Consumers

With the MCP connection established, developers can instruct their AI coding assistants to perform a wide range of tasks based on your API specifications:

This direct connection between your API specifications and the developer's AI coding assistant eliminates the need for manual reference and interpretation, dramatically reducing implementation time and error rates.

Benefits of MCP-Supported Documentation for API Providers

Publishing API documentation with MCP support delivers substantial benefits for API providers seeking to enhance adoption, improve developer satisfaction, and reduce support burden.

Enhanced Developer Experience

By providing MCP-supported documentation, you significantly improve the experience for developers consuming your API:

These improvements in the developer experience translate directly to higher satisfaction, faster adoption, and more positive perception of your API.

Competitive Advantage in the API Marketplace

In an increasingly crowded API marketplace, providing MCP-supported documentation creates a significant differentiator:

By enabling "Vibe Coding (via MCP)," you signal to developers that your API is designed for modern, AI-enhanced development workflows, setting it apart from competitors with traditional documentation approaches.

Best Practices for MCP-Optimized API Documentation

To maximize the effectiveness of your MCP-supported documentation, consider these best practices when preparing and publishing your API specifications through Apidog.

Comprehensive and Structured Specifications

AI coding assistants rely on well-structured, comprehensive specifications to generate accurate code:

The more complete and structured your API specifications, the more effective AI coding assistants will be at generating accurate implementations.

Pro tip: Apidog can generate API documentation automatically, check it out here.

Regular Updates and Versioning

Maintaining current documentation is crucial for MCP-supported implementations:

Regular updates ensure that AI coding assistants can generate code that remains compatible with your API as it evolves.

Conclusion

By enabling the "Vibe Coding (via MCP)" feature in your Apidog documentation, you position your API at the forefront of a fundamental shift in how developers interact with API specifications. This integration transforms documentation from a passive reference into an active participant in the development process, creating a direct bridge between your API design and the code that consumes it.

For API providers, this represents an opportunity to enhance the developer experience, accelerate adoption, and reduce support burden. By publishing MCP-supported documentation, you empower developers to leverage AI coding assistants to generate accurate, specification-compliant code with minimal effort.

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