api-design

Design and validate RESTful API architectures with schema validation and documentation generation.

Updated Jun 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/0xRayAI/xray --skill api-design-0xrayai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: api-design
Source: https://github.com/0xRayAI/xray/tree/main/skills/api-design
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/0xRayAI/xray --skill api-design-0xrayai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill addresses the complexity of maintaining consistent API standards by automating the design and validation process, ensuring endpoints adhere to RESTful principles.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • API Design: Generate structured API definitions and schemas.
  • Endpoint Validation: Verify that API endpoints meet defined specifications and security requirements.
  • API Documentation: Automatically generate or update documentation based on design changes.
  • Use Case: Use this skill to validate a new set of microservice endpoints against your organization's REST standards before deployment.

Quick Start

Ask the system to validate the current API design for the user authentication service endpoints.

Frequently Asked Questions about api-design

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate microservice endpoints against RESTful API standards?

To validate microservice endpoints against RESTful API standards, you can use this skill to verify that your endpoints meet defined specifications and security requirements before deployment. It requires integration with the xray MCP server to execute validation logic against your project specifications.

What is the best way to generate structured RESTful API definitions and schemas?

The best way to generate structured RESTful API definitions and schemas is by automating the API design process to ensure endpoints adhere to RESTful principles. This skill facilitates the creation of structured definitions, helping maintain consistent API standards across your architecture.

Can I automatically generate API documentation based on my REST design changes?

Yes, you can automatically generate API documentation based on your REST design changes. This skill supports automatically generating or updating documentation based on design modifications, ensuring your API docs stay synchronized with your endpoint definitions.

Do I need the xray MCP server to execute API design and validation logic?

Yes, you need the xray MCP server to execute API design and validation logic. The skill requires integration with the xray MCP server to execute its design and validation logic against your project specifications and defined RESTful standards.

Why does maintaining consistent API architecture become complex without automated validation?

Maintaining consistent API architecture becomes complex without automated validation because manual checks fail to ensure endpoints adhere to RESTful principles across microservices. This skill addresses the complexity by automating the design and validation process to enforce consistent API standards.