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api-dev

Scaffold and validate REST and GraphQL APIs from the command line.

1|1|Updated Feb 3, 2026
Search Tags:#testing#API#GraphQL#REST#scaffold#OpenAPI#mocking
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/gitgoodordietrying/moltbook-app --skill api-dev
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: api-dev
Source: https://github.com/gitgoodordietrying/moltbook-app/tree/main/skills/api-dev
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gitgoodordietrying/moltbook-app --skill api-dev

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps developers scaffold, test, document, and debug HTTP APIs (REST and GraphQL) from the command line, reducing boilerplate and setup time.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Endpoint Scaffolding: Create REST or GraphQL endpoints with starter project structure and example tests.
  • HTTP Testing & Debugging: Validate endpoints using curl and automated test runners; quickly reproduce issues in a local environment.
  • OpenAPI Generation & Mocking: Generate OpenAPI specs from existing endpoints and mock services to enable parallel development.
  • Use Case: When starting a new API, bootstrap a complete workflow with docs, tests, and mocks to accelerate delivery.

Quick Start

Use the api-dev skill to scaffold a REST or GraphQL API skeleton, generate an OpenAPI spec, and validate endpoints with curl.

Frequently Asked Questions about api-dev

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I scaffold a REST or GraphQL API endpoint from the command line?▼

Generating an OpenAPI spec from existing endpoints produces standardized API documentation automatically. These generated specs enable parallel development by allowing you to mock services for frontend teams before backend implementation finishes.

Can I test and debug HTTP API issues using curl in a CI environment?▼

Testing HTTP APIs with curl validates endpoints and reproduces issues across local, staging, and CI environments. Automated test runners execute these curl-based checks to quickly identify and debug HTTP failures during development.

Do I need Node.js and Python 3 to generate OpenAPI specs and mock services?▼

Node.js, Python 3, curl, and OpenAPI tooling are all required to operate this API workflow. These dependencies support endpoint scaffolding, spec generation, mocking services, and HTTP testing across your environments.

What is the best way to bootstrap a new API with docs, tests, and mocks?▼

Bootstrapping a new API with docs, tests, and mocks accelerates delivery by establishing a complete workflow upfront. You scaffold the endpoint skeleton, generate an OpenAPI spec, and validate everything with curl to ensure immediate functionality.

Why does my HTTP API testing workflow break when switching from local to staging?▼

HTTP API testing workflows can break across local and staging environments due to configuration mismatches or endpoint variations. Validating endpoints with curl and automated test runners isolates these HTTP issues for rapid debugging and consistent results.

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