What do I need to take note of when I use OpenAPI Explorer?
The API operations that you call on the OpenAPI Explorer web page or by using Cloud Shell are performed on resources. To prevent the resources in use from being affected, check the status of the resources before you click Initiate Call to call the API operations.
Am I charged for OpenAPI Explorer?
OpenAPI Explorer and Alibaba Cloud service APIs are provided free of charge. However, you are charged in the following situations:
When you call Alibaba Cloud API operations to create resources or activate services, you are charged service fees. For example, if you want to call the CreateInstance operation of Elastic Compute Service (ECS), refer to the billing rules of ECS.
For APIs in Alibaba Cloud Marketplace, you must purchase them before you can call them. When you call these APIs, you are charged based on the number of API calls.
What do I need to prepare before I use OpenAPI Explorer?
You must have an Alibaba Cloud account that is granted the permissions to call API operations of the desired cloud services.
What is the difference between Cloud Shell and Alibaba Cloud CLI?
Cloud Shell is built based on Alibaba Cloud CLI. The format and usage of commands in Cloud Shell are the same as those in Alibaba Cloud CLI. However, Cloud Shell can be run in a browser without the need to be installed and configured on an on-premises machine.