OpenCAPIF

Open Common API Framework

What's new Release 3 is out!

ETSI Software Development Group OpenCAPIF (SDG OCF) developing an open source Common API Frameworks, as described by 3GPP, allowing to expose and consume APIs in a secure and consistent way.

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The OpenCAPIF initiative represents a pivotal enabler that empowers network applications to seamlessly interface with 5G networks through APIs, significantly enhancing service innovation and ecosystem diversity.

David Artuñedo, Head Future Networks Lab

Our mission

ETSI Software Development Group OpenCAPIF (SDG OCF) is developing an open source Common API Framework, as defined by 3GPP, allowing to expose and consume APIs in a secure and consistent way.

The group liaises with relevant standards bodies and projects working on network transformation such as the 3GPP, TM Forum, ETSI ZSM, ETSI NFV, ETSI MEC, OpenSourceMANO, TeraFlowSDN and OpenSlice.

How to join?

Joining OpenCAPIF is very easy! The participation is open to ETSI Members and non-members:

Corporate ContributorsIndividual Contributors & Users
ETSI Members and non-member organizations join ETSI OpenCAPIF by signing the SDG OCF Agreement. Participation is free for ETSI members, SMEs, Universities, Public Research Bodies and User and Trade Associations.Individuals not representing any organization can create an Individual Account. Individual Contributors shall accept the Individual Contributor License Agreement. Participation is free for individual contributors and users.

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Backed by globally recognized industry leaders

With a growing numbers of contributors, the OpenCAPIF initiative is backed by a diverse group of organizations, including telecom operators, vendors, and research institutions.

This collaborative effort aims to create a reference implementation of the CAPIF paradigm defined by 3GPP.

In the news

Read our latest news and articles to stay informed about the latest developments in the OpenCAPIF initiative.

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Exploring SDG OpenCAPIF Release 3

Discover the new features and improvements in this major release, including Event Filters, Dynamic Configuration, and more.

#Release #Release 3

Jorge Moratinos

Jorge Moratinos

3 min read
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Exploring the OpenCAPIF Sandbox: Your Gateway to Innovation

Learn about the ETSI OpenCAPIF Sandbox, where users can interact with OpenCAPIF APIs. It is a resource designed so that users can experiment safely, confidently validate solutions and smoothly transition them into real-world scenarios.

#Sandbox

David Artuñedo

David Artuñedo

2 min read
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OpenCAPIF @ ETSI 6G Monday: A retrospective

ETSI SDG OpenCAPIF was at ETSI HQ this week to represent the group during the 6G Monday event!

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SDG Support

SDG Support

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