Product Updates

What's new in API Unit

Stay up to date with the latest features, improvements, and fixes. We ship updates regularly to make your API testing experience even better.

2.9.0
June 27, 2026

Postman & OpenAPI Import

Import your existing API collections in one click. Bring in endpoints from Postman or any OpenAPI-compliant spec and start testing immediately — no manual re-entry.

New
Postman collection import — upload a Postman v2/v2.1 JSON export and have all endpoints created automatically
New
OpenAPI collection import — import endpoints from any OpenAPI 3.x spec (JSON or YAML)
Fixed
Fixed endpoint edit not saving changes when the request body type was switched mid-edit
Fixed
Fixed query parameter rows occasionally duplicating on rapid keyboard input
Fixed
Fixed header badge count not updating after removing an environment-level header override
Fixed
Fixed chain test step reordering losing focus after a drag-and-drop
2.8.1
June 8, 2026

Multi-Environment Testing

Stop switching configs manually. Define your environments once — development, staging, production — and switch between them at runtime with a single click.

New
Environment manager — configure distinct base URLs, headers, query parameters, proxy settings, and authentication per environment
New
Runtime environment selection — choose which environment to run against when executing test cases, chain tests, or groups
Improved
API key creation timestamp is now returned in the API response
Fixed
Fixed invitation emails not being delivered when the invitee address contained +(plus) sign
Fixed
Fixed environment headers not being applied when running tests from a group
Fixed
Fixed cURL import failing on commands with a multiline request body
2.8.0
May 15, 2026

Team Invitations

Invite your team to API Unit. Send email invitations to collaborators who can accept and join your workspace directly — no manual account setup needed.

New
Invite teammates by email — they get a link to register and join your workspace instantly
New
cURL import — paste any cURL command and have the request details auto-populated instantly
Improved
Option to generate an invitation link without sending the email, for manual distribution
Improved
Chain tests can now be triggered via shareable link using an API key for authentication
2.7.1
May 4, 2026

API Key Authentication & Pro Plan

Introducing API key-based authentication for programmatic access, a native MCP server for AI integration, a new Pro subscription tier, and a redesigned pricing page with a dedicated enterprise section.

New
API key management — create, list, and delete API keys; the plaintext key is revealed only once at creation for security
New
API key authentication via X-API-Key header or query parameter, supported across all API routes
New
New Pro subscription tier with dedicated resource limits and Stripe checkout integration
New
AI trigger type now supported as a valid test execution trigger
New
Introduced an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server — connect API Unit directly to AI assistants and agents for seamless test automation
Improved
Test execution via shareable link now returns richer responses including failure analysis, response body, and performance metrics
Improved
Redesigned pricing page with a full-width enterprise section and a new highlighted plan ribbon for better visual hierarchy
Improved
Onboarding plan selection now excludes the enterprise plan, streamlining the self-serve flow
2.7.0
April 11, 2026

Test Groups, Shared Reports & Performance Insights

Introducing test groups for suite organization, public shareable reports, richer performance visualizations, and improved billing compliance.

New
Group test cases and chain tests into suites with a dedicated dashboard and consolidated run history
New
Schedule group executions automatically: hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly
New
Public shareable reports for individual test case and chain test results
New
New performance widgets: success rate, response time trends, and last failure details
Improved
Replaced intrusive loading spinners with a lightweight, unobtrusive loading flow for a smoother experience
Improved
Discounted pricing now shown with strike-through base prices on monthly and yearly plans
Improved
Timestamps displayed in the authenticated user's configured timezone
Improved
Direct report URLs included in email alerts for test and chain test failures
Improved
Filtering by status added to test results
Improved
Stripe Checkout now collects tax ID and billing address for compliance
Fixed
Renamed status to return_status in chain test responses for clarity
Fixed
Fixed UI responsiveness by removing global loading state on endpoint detail requests
Fixed
Chain test schedule_at timestamp now updates correctly based on configured interval