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Fix invalid OpenAPI spec

OpenAPI 2.0/3.x specs must be valid JSON/YAML with correct structure. Invalid specs break codegen and documentation.

Common causes

  • Invalid JSON or YAML syntax.
  • Wrong $ref paths.
  • Missing required fields (paths, info).

How to fix

  • Validate with OpenAPI Validator.
  • Fix syntax and $ref references.
  • Ensure paths and info are present.

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