Importing existing API Studio project

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Import a full project previously built in IBM API Studio to restore, share, or continue working across environments.

About this task

When you import an IBM API Studio project from an archive:

  • IBM API Studio treats each valid root-level directory with a metadata file as a separate project.
  • If the archive contains multiple root-level directories, IBM API Studio imports each directory as a separate project.
  • IBM API Studio preserves each project’s structure as defined in the archive.

Procedure

  1. Click New project > Import project or file on the home page.
    The Import screen appears.
  2. Select Existing API Studio project and click Next.
  3. In the Upload ZIP file section, drag files into the upload area or click to upload.
  4. Choose the storage location for the project.
    • Repository. Select a repository you have already configured. After you select a repository, choose the relevant Branch. If you don’t see any repositories, configure a repository before continuing. For more information, see Configuring version control system.
    • Local storage. Select a local directory you have already configured. If you don’t see any local directories, configure and enable access to your projects folder first. For more information, see Configuring projects folder.
      Note: Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge support the Local directory option. Other browsers disable this option and restrict file or folder selection, limiting access to existing APIs and projects.
  5. Click Import.

    The selected project is imported to the specified storage system. A Import report appears that lists the type of files imported and their import status.