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your engineers.

APIPLAY gives your support and ops teams a clean, form-based interface to safely execute pre-approved API queries — without touching raw JSON, curl commands, or Postman.

Built on AES-256 Vault Encryption, stateless JWT sessions, and a secure backend architecture. Your secrets never leave the server.

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The Internal Tool Dilemma

Every growing software team hits the exact same operational bottleneck.

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The Status Quo

Non-technical teams can't safely access production APIs. When a customer needs an urgent refund, lookup, or account fix, operations staff must ping a developer. Core engineering halts just to run manual SQL queries or trigger raw curl strings.

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The APIPLAY Way

Developers explicitly register required endpoints and let APIPLAY auto-generate clean, foolproof UI forms. Non-technical staff handle their own data actions completely independently, while execution is protected by strict backend proxies, role permissions, and full audit logs.

By removing developers from the operational loop, APIPLAY permanently eliminates the internal support bottleneck while keeping production credentials entirely hidden.

Everything you need to scale ops safely

Empower your non-technical teams without writing internal tools from scratch — or handing out credentials that could sink you in a security audit.

Zero-JSON Interface

Staff only ever see clean, labelled forms. No Postman, no curl, no raw JSON payloads — just inputs that make sense to humans.

AES-256 Vault Encryption

API keys and Bearer tokens are encrypted at rest with AES-256-CBC and injected server-side at execution time. They never reach the browser.

Centralized SQL Audit Logs

Every execution is logged to MySQL 8 with timestamp, user identity, inputs, and status code. Full accountability for compliance teams.

Environment Switcher

Test against staging before running in production. Each environment holds its own isolated credential set — one wrong environment, zero consequences.

One-Click Re-run

Staff can re-run any past query directly from the audit log with all inputs pre-filled. Perfect for recurring operational tasks.

Role-Based Access Control

Strict separation: Developers build and configure portals; Staff executes them. Staff accounts never see configuration, credentials, or logs.

Protocol Agnostic

Works with any HTTP-based API — REST, GraphQL, webhooks, serverless functions. If it has a URL, you can build a portal for it.

Visual Form Builder

Map complex JSON body parameters, query strings, and URL segments to intuitive inputs: text fields, dropdowns, toggles, and date pickers.

JWT Stateless Sessions

Every user session is authenticated via short-lived JWTs. No persistent server-side session state means a smaller attack surface.

Built for every operational team

Whether you're handling sensitive support tickets, automating billing workflows, or running emergency runbooks — APIPLAY bridges the gap between technical and non-technical staff seamlessly.

Customer Support

Resolve tickets without engineering escalations

Let support teams safely look up user metadata, trigger secure actions, and manage states through pre-built forms without a single Jira ticket.

POST /stripe/refundsGET /account/lookupsPOST /password/resets

DevOps & SRE

Secure runbooks for incident response

Provide on-call responders with isolated workflows for pre-approved operational routines without distributing raw SSH keys or cluster access tokens.

POST /cache/purgesPUT /feature-flagsPOST /system/rollbacks

Account Management

Empower client managers to self-serve tasks

Provision dedicated client workspaces, adjust internal pricing tiers, or generate custom usage compliance reports without running direct SQL dumps.

POST /workspace/createPATCH /billing/tierGET /usage/reports

Logistics & Fulfillment

Surface core logistics endpoints safely

Allow operations staff to run shipment validation checks, update parcel tracking metadata, or safely modify carrier assignments over pristine proxies.

GET /shipments/trackPOST /labels/voidPATCH /orders/update

Finance & Billing

Controlled access to transaction hooks

Finance teams can safely handle basic payment alignment routines, generate dynamic invoicing, or run ledger audits without full master table visibility.

POST /invoice/triggerPUT /credits/applyGET /ledger/history

QA & Testing Automation

Repeatable system seeding for non-engineers

Let software QA staff wipe testing schemas, seed mock datasets, or trigger webhooks instantly on demand without navigating terminal tools.

POST /fixtures/resetPOST /data/seedGET /state/verify

A secure middleware layer — by design

APIPLAY sits between your staff and your production APIs. Here's exactly what happens every time a form is submitted.

Security Architecture

Your secrets never leave the server.

API keys and Bearer tokens are stored in the APIPLAY Vault, encrypted with AES-256-CBC. When a staff member submits a form, the PHP execution engine retrieves and decrypts the credential server-side, injects it into the outbound request, and returns only the relevant response data. The credential never appears in the browser, network tab, or application logs.

  • ✓Stateless execution: Each request is independently authenticated and authorized.
  • ✓Server-side injection: Tokens are never serialized to JSON responses.
  • ✓Audit on every call: Input parameters, timestamp, and HTTP status are logged.
Request Flow
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Staff Browser
Form data (no credentials)
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APIPLAY Server
Decrypts vault + injects token
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Your API
Authenticated request
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Audit Log
Input + status code logged
Developer Experience

From raw JSON spec to a staff-ready form in under five minutes.

Engineers open the Visual Builder, paste an API endpoint, define which parameters should be user-controlled, and publish. Complex nested JSON body parameters, query strings, URL segments, and custom headers are all mappable to intuitive form controls — no front-end development required.

  • ✦ Text inputs: String, number, and email with optional validation rules.
  • ✦ Smart dropdowns: Pre-defined options eliminate typos in enum fields.
  • ✦ Boolean toggles: Map to true/false JSON values with a single switch.
  • ✦ Date pickers: Automatically format to your API's expected date format.
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Compliance & Observability

Full accountability for every operation.

Every API execution is written to a centralized MySQL 8 audit log: who ran it, which portal, which environment, what inputs were provided, and the HTTP response status. Compliance teams can query, export, and retain these logs to satisfy SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR requirements.

  • ✓ Immutable log entries: Audit records cannot be modified or deleted by staff.
  • ✓ One-click re-run: Pre-fill forms from any past execution in the log.
  • ✓ Retention policies: 7-day (Starter), 90-day (Pro), infinite (Enterprise).
Audit Log — Recent Executions
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Stripe Refund
sarah@acme.com
200
prod · 2 min ago
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User Lookup
james@acme.com
200
prod · 8 min ago
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Reset Password
linda@acme.com
422
staging · 15 min ago
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Stripe Refund
sarah@acme.com
200
prod · 1 hr ago

Enterprise-grade security by default

Internal tools touch your most sensitive data. APIPLAY is architected with security as the primary directive — not an afterthought. Every design decision is driven by the principle of least privilege.

AES-256-CBC Encryption

All vault secrets are encrypted with AES-256-CBC before being persisted to the database. The encryption key is environment-variable-bound and never stored in the DB.

JWT Stateless Auth

User sessions are managed via short-lived JWTs. There is no server-side session state, which reduces the attack surface and eliminates session fixation attacks.

Strict RBAC

Developers and Staff are hard-separated roles. Staff accounts cannot access portal configuration, vault secrets, or audit log data — enforced at the API middleware layer.

No Credential Logging

APIPLAY's execution engine explicitly strips authorization headers from all log entries. Your API keys and tokens will never appear in application logs.

Input Sanitization

All form inputs are sanitized and validated before being assembled into outbound API requests. Injection attacks against your downstream APIs are blocked.

Immutable Audit Trail

Audit log entries are append-only. No user — including Developers — can modify or delete past executions. Full chain-of-custody for compliance requirements.

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Connects to your entire ecosystem

APIPLAY is protocol-agnostic. If it accepts HTTP requests, you can build a portal for it. No SDKs, no native integrations — just HTTP.

REST APIs
GraphQL Endpoints
Stripe
Twilio
Salesforce
Zendesk
HubSpot
SendGrid
Slack Webhooks
AWS Lambda
Cloudflare Workers
Internal Microservices
Serverless Functions
Webhooks

From API spec to staff-ready portal in minutes

No front-end development required. No internal tooling team. Just four steps.

  1. 01

    Configure the Endpoint

    Define the URL, HTTP method, authentication type, and target environment. Store credentials in the Vault — they're encrypted immediately.

  2. 02

    Map Form Fields

    Use the Visual Builder to map JSON body params, query strings, URL segments, and headers to human-readable form controls.

  3. 03

    Publish the Portal

    Set which staff roles can access the portal. Optionally configure an environment switcher for staging/production separation.

  4. 04

    Staff Executes Safely

    Staff log in, fill the form, and submit. APIPLAY handles the authenticated execution and writes the result to the audit log.

Loved by engineering teams worldwide

"We used to spend 5 hours a week fulfilling 'can you check this user' requests. APIPLAY completely eliminated that bottleneck."

"The AES-256 vault gives our security team peace of mind. Our ops team runs Stripe refunds without ever seeing the secret keys."

"Setting up our first portal took four minutes. Our support team stopped filing engineering tickets the same day we launched it."

"The audit log alone is worth the price. We can answer any 'who changed X' question in under 30 seconds for our compliance reviews."

"Our SRE runbooks used to live in Notion. Now they're executable portals. We've cut incident response time by 40%."

"I was skeptical about a PHP backend but the security model is genuinely thoughtful. Zero credentials ever hit the client."

APIPLAY vs. the alternatives

You could build an internal tool from scratch, share Postman collections, or grant direct database access. Here's why teams choose APIPLAY instead.

FeatureAPIPLAYPostmanDirect DBCustom Tool
No-code interface for staff✅❌❌⚠️
AES-256 credential vault✅❌❌⚠️
SQL audit log on every call✅❌❌⚠️
Zero engineering setup time✅❌❌❌
Environment switching✅⚠️⚠️⚠️
RBAC: Dev vs. Staff roles✅❌❌⚠️
No credentials in browser✅❌❌⚠️
SOC 2 audit-ready logs✅❌❌⚠️

⚠️ = possible but requires significant custom development

Simple, transparent pricing

Start free. Upgrade when your team needs advanced security, longer audit retention, and enterprise SSO. No per-seat surprises.

Starter

$0/mo

For small teams and solo developers testing the waters.

  • Up to 3 Portals
  • 5 Staff Members
  • 7-day Audit Log
  • AES-256 Vault
  • JWT Auth
  • Community Support
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Pro

$49/mo

For growing ops and support teams that need more power and compliance.

  • Unlimited Portals
  • 20 Staff Members
  • 90-day Audit Log
  • Environment Switcher
  • Priority Email Support
  • CSV Audit Export
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Enterprise

$199/mo

For large organizations with advanced security, SSO, and compliance requirements.

  • Everything in Pro
  • Unlimited Staff Members
  • Infinite Audit Log Retention
  • SSO / SAML 2.0
  • Custom Data Retention Policy
  • Dedicated Slack Support
  • SLA Agreement
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before committing. Don't see your question? Contact us →

Is my data secure with APIPLAY?

Yes. APIPLAY uses AES-256-CBC encryption for all vault secrets. Credentials are encrypted before being written to the database and decrypted only at execution time on the server. They never appear in network responses, application logs, or the client UI.

Can staff users see the API keys or Bearer tokens?

No. APIPLAY's execution engine is entirely server-side (PHP 8). When a staff member submits a form, the server assembles the authenticated HTTP request using the decrypted vault secret — the staff browser only sends the form inputs and never receives the credential.

Does APIPLAY store the API responses?

We log the input parameters and HTTP response status code to the audit log for accountability. We do not permanently store the full body of API responses, so your users' data doesn't rest in APIPLAY's database beyond what's needed for auditing.

What APIs can APIPLAY connect to?

Any API that accepts HTTP requests — REST, GraphQL, Stripe, Twilio, Salesforce, Zendesk, HubSpot, internal microservices, AWS Lambda, Cloudflare Workers, and serverless functions. APIPLAY is protocol-agnostic; it doesn't require native integrations or SDKs.

What is the difference between Developer and Staff roles?

Developers configure portals — they define endpoints, map form fields, and manage vault credentials. Staff members only see the published forms and can execute pre-approved operations. Staff accounts have zero access to configuration, vault data, or audit logs.

Does APIPLAY support staging and production environments?

Yes. Pro and Enterprise plans include the Environment Switcher, which allows developers to configure isolated credentials per environment. Staff can select their target environment before submitting. Switching environments never exposes the underlying credentials.

Can I use APIPLAY for SOC 2 or ISO 27001 compliance?

APIPLAY's immutable SQL audit log — capturing who ran what, when, and with which inputs — is designed to satisfy the access-control and monitoring requirements of SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001. Enterprise customers receive infinite log retention and CSV export.

What technology stack does APIPLAY run on?

APIPLAY is built on PHP 8 and MySQL 8. The PHP backend handles credential decryption, API execution, and audit logging. The frontend is a lightweight JS interface that communicates only with the APIPLAY backend — never directly with your APIs.

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