How to recover the deleted API in api gateway

I apologize, but I'm afraid there is no direct way to recover a deleted API in Amazon API Gateway. Once an API is deleted, it cannot be automatically restored or recovered.

However, here are some steps you can take to mitigate the impact and potentially recreate the API:

1. Check if you have any backups or exports of the API configuration. If you regularly export your API definitions, you may be able to recreate the API using the most recent export.

2. Review your Infrastructure as Code (IaC) files if you use tools like AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or AWS CDK. These files can be used to redeploy the API.

3. Check your version control system (e.g., Git) if you store your API configurations there. You may be able to retrieve the latest version of the API definition.

4. If you don't have any backups or IaC files, you'll need to manually recreate the API. This involves:

   • Creating a new API in the API Gateway console
   • Defining the resources and methods
   • Setting up the integrations (e.g., with Lambda functions)
   • Configuring the request/response mappings
   • Setting up any necessary authorizers
   • Redeploying the API to the appropriate stage

5. After recreating the API, make sure to update any clients or systems that were using the old API endpoint with the new API's endpoint.

To prevent this situation in the future, consider implementing the following best practices:

• Regularly export and backup your API configurations
• Use Infrastructure as Code to manage your API Gateway resources
• Implement proper access controls and permissions for API Gateway resources
• Consider using API Gateway resource policies to prevent accidental deletions

Remember, prevention is key when it comes to protecting critical resources like APIs. Always have a backup and recovery strategy in place for your important AWS resources.
Sources
Use DeleteRestApi with an AWS SDK or CLI - AWS SDK Code Examples
Tutorial: Using Lambda with API Gateway - AWS Lambda