api-client-builder

Scaffold Python API clients for REST, GraphQL, and WebSocket with authentication, retries, and data modeling.

Updated Oct 31, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/FassadenFix/FaFi --skill api-client-builder
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Skill: api-client-builder
Source: https://github.com/FassadenFix/FaFi/tree/main/skills/api_client_builder
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/FassadenFix/FaFi --skill api-client-builder

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill guides developers in building robust API clients by applying a phased, progressive-disclosure approach, reducing boilerplate and onboarding time.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Phase-based guidance for API type identification (REST, GraphQL, WebSocket).
  • Base client skeleton with authentication and request sending.
  • Error handling, retries, and data modeling with Python (e.g., pydantic) for typed responses.
  • Documentation and testing guidance to ensure reliability.
  • Use Case: Build a small REST client for a public API or GraphQL client for a demo endpoint, then extend to include retries and data modeling.

Quick Start

Use the api-client-builder to scaffold a Python REST client skeleton with authentication and basic retry logic for a sample API.

Frequently Asked Questions about api-client-builder

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I scaffold a Python API client for REST, GraphQL, and WebSocket endpoints?

To scaffold a Python API client, this builder guides you through phased progressive-disclosure steps to generate base skeletons, authentication, and request-sending logic for REST, GraphQL, and WebSocket protocols, reducing boilerplate and onboarding time.

What is the best way to add error handling and retries to a Python API client?

The best way to add error handling and retries is through a phased progressive-disclosure approach, which guides you in implementing robust retry logic and error-handling patterns directly within your Python API client skeleton.

How do I use pydantic for data modeling typed API responses in Python?

You can use pydantic for data modeling typed API responses by following the progressive-disclosure workflow, which provides concrete implementation patterns to parse and validate REST, GraphQL, or WebSocket responses into structured Python objects.

Does this API client builder work for both small public REST clients and complex GraphQL implementations?

Yes, this API client builder works for both small public REST clients and complex GraphQL implementations by using phase-based guidance that scales from basic endpoint connections to advanced data modeling, retries, and testing.

What steps are needed to generate an API client skeleton with authentication?

To generate an API client skeleton with authentication, you progress through identification phases for REST, GraphQL, or WebSocket, then scaffold the base client with request-sending logic and documentation using a Python-based workflow.

When should I use progressive disclosure to build API clients instead of generating code directly?

You should use progressive disclosure to build API clients when you want to reduce boilerplate and onboarding time, as it enforces a phased Python workflow that incrementally adds error handling, tests, and data modeling rather than overwhelming you with code.