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api-designer

Design RESTful, GraphQL, and gRPC APIs and generate OpenAPI, GraphQL SDL, and Protobuf specifications.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#api design#openapi#graphql#grpc#api specification#restful api
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/imudak/claudemd-gen --skill api-designer-imudak
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: api-designer
Source: https://github.com/imudak/claudemd-gen/tree/main/.claude/skills/api-designer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/imudak/claudemd-gen --skill api-designer-imudak

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the complex process of designing robust and well-documented APIs, ensuring consistency and adherence to best practices.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • API Design: Supports RESTful, GraphQL, and gRPC API design.
  • Specification Generation: Automatically creates OpenAPI 3.x, GraphQL SDL, and Protobuf specifications.
  • Best Practices: Enforces naming conventions, security standards, and performance optimizations.
  • Use Case: A developer needs to design a new RESTful API for user management. They can use this Skill to define resources, endpoints, request/response schemas, and generate a complete OpenAPI specification.

Quick Start

Use the api-designer skill to start designing a new RESTful API for user management.

Frequently Asked Questions about api-designer

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate an OpenAPI specification from my API design?▼

You can generate an OpenAPI 3.x specification by defining your RESTful API resources, endpoints, and request/response schemas. The Skill automatically creates machine-readable documentation adhering to industry best practices.

Can I design both GraphQL and gRPC APIs using this approach?▼

Yes, you can design both GraphQL and gRPC APIs. The Skill supports detailed schema definition for both protocols and automatically generates GraphQL SDL and Protobuf specifications.

What's the best way to enforce naming conventions and security standards in API design?▼

The best way to enforce naming conventions and security standards is by utilizing a design framework that applies industry best practices. The Skill enforces these standards alongside authentication strategies and performance optimizations automatically.

Does this API design process support detailed authentication and versioning strategies?▼

Yes, the API design process supports detailed authentication strategies and versioning. It integrates these security considerations directly into your schema definitions for modern API development.

When do I need to generate machine-readable API documentation?▼

You need to generate machine-readable API documentation when you want to streamline API development and ensure consistency. It is essential for automating client SDK generation and validating endpoint adherence across RESTful, GraphQL, and gRPC architectures.

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