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apisix-dashboard

Apache APISIX Dashboard is a web-based management interface for Apache APISIX, an open-source API gateway. It provides users with a frontend to configure, monitor, and operate APISIX without direct API calls or command-line tools.

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Source: GitHub — github.com/apache/apisix-dashboard

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TypeScript

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Apache-2.0

License (OSI-approved)

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Field	Value
Repository	apache/apisix-dashboard
Owner	apache
Primary language	TypeScript
License	Apache-2.0 — OSI-approved
Stars	1.2k
Forks	609
Open issues	49
Latest release	notice (2025-07-09)
Last updated	2026-07-06
Source	https://github.com/apache/apisix-dashboard

What apisix-dashboard is

A TypeScript/React-based dashboard that serves as the control plane UI for Apache APISIX, enabling CRUD operations on API routes, upstreams, plugins, and consumers. The dashboard version is synchronized with APISIX releases via git tags rather than independent releases.

Quickstart

Get the apisix-dashboard source

Clone the repository and explore it locally.

terminalbash

1git clone https://github.com/apache/apisix-dashboard.git2cd apisix-dashboard3# follow the project's README for install & configuration

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Best use cases

API Gateway Management Interface

Organizations running Apache APISIX can use this dashboard to visually manage routes, plugins, upstreams, and authentication policies without writing configuration files or calling APIs directly.

Multi-team API Operations

Teams responsible for API gateway administration can leverage the UI to provide role-based access, audit trails, and simplified onboarding for non-technical stakeholders reviewing gateway configuration.

Development & Staging Environments

Quick prototyping and testing of APISIX configurations in non-production environments where ease-of-use and rapid iteration take priority over advanced scripting.

Implementation considerations

Dashboard version must align with Apache APISIX version; releases are synchronized via git tags, not independent versioning—plan upgrade coordination carefully.
TypeScript/Node.js frontend requires a separate runtime environment and potentially distinct CI/CD pipeline from the APISIX gateway itself.
No explicit mention of stateless or multi-instance deployment support; clarify architecture for high-availability dashboard scenarios.
Integration is tight to APISIX API contract—schema changes or breaking API updates in APISIX may require dashboard updates.
Requires network connectivity between dashboard and APISIX control plane; design security perimeter and certificate/TLS management accordingly.

When to avoid it — and what to weigh

Standalone API Management Need — This is strictly a UI for Apache APISIX; it cannot function independently. If you need a complete, self-contained API management platform, consider alternatives like Kong or AWS API Gateway.
High-Scale Multi-Tenant SaaS — No evidence of built-in multi-tenancy, fine-grained RBAC, or audit logging for compliance-heavy multi-tenant environments. Enterprise features are unclear from available data.
Mature Commercial Support Required — This is community-driven Apache software. If you require guaranteed SLA-backed support, professional indemnification, or vendor-backed security patches, assess support options separately.
Air-Gapped or Offline-First Deployments — No data on offline functionality or air-gap deployment considerations. Requires review if disconnected operation is a requirement.

License & commercial use

Licensed under Apache License 2.0, a permissive OSI-approved license permitting commercial use, modification, and distribution under conditions of attribution and liability disclaimer.

Apache 2.0 is a permissive open-source license that explicitly allows commercial use, derivative works, and private modifications. However, Apache 2.0 is NOT a commercial support contract. Organizations building commercial products should: (1) include a copy of the license, (2) document any modifications, (3) assume no warranty or liability from the Apache Foundation, and (4) separately negotiate commercial support if critical uptime or custom development is required.

DEV.co evaluation signals

Editorial assessment — not user reviews. Directional, with an explicit confidence level.

Signal	Assessment
Maintenance	Active
Documentation	Adequate
License clarity	Clear
Deployment complexity	Moderate
DEV.co fit	Good
Assessment confidence	High

Security considerations

Security posture not stated in provided data. Considerations to evaluate separately: (1) authentication/authorization mechanisms (API keys, OAuth, mTLS) between dashboard and APISIX, (2) input validation and injection protections in UI forms, (3) audit logging for configuration changes, (4) secrets management (API keys, certificates), (5) access control granularity (RBAC, ABAC), (6) third-party dependency scanning (TypeScript/Node.js supply chain), (7) TLS/encryption in transit and at rest. Conduct threat modeling and security audit before production deployment.

Alternatives to consider

Kong Enterprise Manager

Fully managed, commercial API gateway with native UI, multi-tenancy, and enterprise support; eliminates APISIX ecosystem dependency.

AWS API Gateway Console

Cloud-native API management with built-in IAM, monitoring, and SLA; simpler if already on AWS infrastructure but vendor lock-in trade-off.

Tyk Dashboard

Open-source and commercial API gateway with integrated dashboard, stronger documentation, and flexible deployment options; alternatives to APISIX ecosystem.

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apisix-dashboard FAQ

Can I use the dashboard without Apache APISIX?

No. The dashboard is a UI layer for APISIX only. It requires a running APISIX instance to manage and has no standalone functionality.

Is the dashboard version independent of APISIX version?

No. According to the README, the master branch aligns with APISIX master, and releases use fixed git tags per APISIX release—not independent versioning.

What type of support is available?

Community support via GitHub issues and Apache APISIX Slack. No commercial SLA or vendor support guaranteed; requires separate vendor contract if needed.

Is this suitable for production use?

Yes, if your organization operates Apache APISIX in production and has engineering capacity to maintain TypeScript/Node.js infrastructure, monitor for security patches, and handle troubleshooting. Enterprise features (HA, RBAC depth, audit) require separate assessment.

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