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# Referencing another API Specification
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## What
Referencing another specification allows for cleaner and more organized code. Some use cases are as follows:
* Generate API documentaion in Hubs
* Deduplicate common structures like responses or shared parameters in Modeling
* Test a connected API specification in Scenarios
* Setup a mock server for an API in Prism
## How
1. Choose the **source**
* This File
* This Project
* Select a **file**
* Shared/Common
* External URL
* Enter a valid **URL** to an existing specification
2. Select a **target**, if required
3. Confirm your choice. (Only required if there is a confirm button)
4. View the referenced specification by clicking the book icon
## Related Links
Documentation
* [Reference other Sources](../hubs/ref-other-sources-hubs.md)
Modeling
* [Creating Models](../modeling/how-to-create-models.md#How-to-Create-Models-using-the-Stoplight-Modeling-Editor)
* [Shared Parameters and Responses](../modeling/shared-params-responses.md)
Testing
* [Contract Testing](../testing/contract-testing.md#connecting-the-spec)
Mocking
* [Setting Up a Prism Mock Server](../prism/mocking.md)