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api_documentation_analysis

Extract authentication methods, endpoints, and usage patterns from API documentation.

Updated Dec 10, 2025
Search Tags:#documentation#authentication#api#openapi#endpoints#analyze
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kurtjameshayes/drs --skill api-documentation-analysis
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: api_documentation_analysis
Source: https://github.com/kurtjameshayes/drs/tree/main/core/discovery/skills/documentation-agent-skills
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kurtjameshayes/drs --skill api-documentation-analysis

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Quickly extract authentication methods, endpoints, and usage patterns from API documentation to enable secure, efficient integrations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Authentication discovery: identify required auth methods (api keys, OAuth, etc.) and how to register or obtain credentials.
  • Endpoint mapping: enumerate available endpoints with methods, paths, and purposes.
  • Parameter and response insight: document required/optional query and body parameters, along with response formats and example payloads.
  • OpenAPI/Swagger integration: parse OpenAPI specs when available to generate structured data for tooling.
  • Use cases: accelerate API onboarding, security reviews, and integration design by producing a concise access blueprint.

Quick Start

Analyze the provided API documentation to extract authentication details and endpoint information.

Frequently Asked Questions about api_documentation_analysis

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract API authentication methods and endpoints from documentation?▼

To extract API authentication methods and endpoints from documentation, the skill identifies auth types, enumerates endpoint paths, and maps parameters into a structured, machine-readable format.

Can I parse OpenAPI or Swagger specs to generate structured API access details?▼

Yes, you can parse OpenAPI or Swagger specs to generate structured API access details, including authentication requirements, endpoint mappings, and request/response formats.

Does this work with both REST and GraphQL API documentation analysis?▼

Yes, API documentation analysis works with both REST and GraphQL interfaces, identifying usage patterns, rate limits, and parameter conventions across various services.

What is the best way to map required query and body parameters from API docs?▼

The best way to map required query and body parameters from API docs is to use a documentation analysis tool that extracts parameter conventions and response formats into a structured blueprint.

How do I get a structured summary of API rate limits and credentials for integration?▼

To get a structured summary of API rate limits and credentials for integration, analyze the API documentation to identify authentication methods and note usage patterns in a machine-readable format.

What limitations exist when analyzing API documentation for security reviews?▼

Limitations when analyzing API documentation for security reviews include relying on the accuracy of provided docs and the availability of OpenAPI specs to extract complete credentials and endpoint mappings.

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