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Napkin

napkin.io·API design, testing & docs

Napkin is a web-based platform that lets developers create, deploy, and manage serverless APIs and cloud functions directly from the browser. It features an integrated code editor, instant deployment, authentication, and collaboration tools, making it easy to prototype and scale APIs without managing servers.

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Overview

8 features

Napkin sits in PulseGate's API design, testing & docs category. Rapidly building and deploying APIs and serverless functions without complex infrastructure setup. It is built as a B2B product for developers and API builders. A free plan is available. It runs on the web and the command line.

Behind Napkin is Napkin, and the product first shipped in 2022. Key capabilities include serverless deployment, API prototyping, and authentication integration.

  • ✓Serverless deployment
  • ✓API prototyping
  • ✓Authentication integration
  • ✓Task scheduling
  • ✓Event replay
  • ✓Code editor
  • ✓Instant deployment
  • ✓Collaboration tools

Tags

serverless-functionsapi-deploymentcloud-functionsbrowser-editor

Built with & integrations

Framework
nextjsreact
Hosting
vercel
Runs on
BrowserCLICloud-managed

Trust & compliance

LicenseProprietary
Verified signals
✓ HTTPS✓ Free tier

Recent events

Latest indexed changes and source events

  1. IndexedJun 30, 7:38 AM

    Napkin Beta verified by the PulseGate indexer

    Source: PulseGate indexerOpen ↗

Frequently asked questions about Napkin

What does Napkin do?
Rapidly building and deploying APIs and serverless functions without complex infrastructure setup. It is catalogued under API design, testing & docs on PulseGate.
Who is Napkin for?
Napkin is a B2B product built for developers and API builders.
Is Napkin free?
Yes — there is a free tier, with paid plans for advanced use.
What platforms does Napkin run on?
Napkin runs on the web and the command line.
Is Napkin still maintained?
PulseGate's liveness checks currently classify Napkin as active.
What are alternatives to Napkin?
Similar tools tracked by PulseGate include Napkins.dev, knobkit, and Nutkin.Napkins.devknobkitNutkin
Who makes Napkin?
Napkin is developed by Napkin.
When did Napkin launch?
Napkin first shipped in 2022.

At a glance

Platforms
Cli · Web
Languages
English
First seen
Oct 20, 2022
Activity
🟢 Active
Status
🟢 Active
Built for
Developers and API builders
Model
B2B
Solves
Rapidly building and deploying APIs and serverless functions without complex infrastructure setup.

Developer

Napkin

Live coverage

Confidence
High · 95
Indexed
Jun 30, 2026
Lifecycle
Alive
Activity
Active
First seen
Oct 2022
Last seen
3w ago
Identity audit (9)
Entity ID
cmr0c4y7z01vcyc30vlkkkh1t
Slug
napkin-beta-napkin-io
Verification state
Indexed for public listing
Claim / listing state
Unclaimed · listed: yes
Index status
Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot
Jun 30, 2026
Timeline basis
Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Last updated
Jul 13, 2026
Canonical URL
https://napkin.io/

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