api-documentation-discovery

Locate current API documentation for installed library versions.

10|4|Updated Nov 12, 2025
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Skill: api-documentation-discovery
Source: https://github.com/technicalpickles/pickled-claude-plugins/tree/main/plugins/dev-tools/skills/finding-api-docs
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/technicalpickles/pickled-claude-plugins --skill api-documentation-discovery

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

When libraries change versions or training data misleads, this skill guides you to current API documentation to ensure correct usage.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Triggers when API usage fails due to version or syntax
  • Progressive discovery: load language-specific references (Go, Ruby)
  • Load framework references when available (Cobra, Rails, etc.)

Quick Start

Begin by locating the installed library version and consult its docs via language references.

Frequently Asked Questions about api-documentation-discovery

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find the correct API documentation for my installed library version?

API documentation discovery starts by identifying your installed library version, then consulting language-specific references like Go or Ruby docs to ensure the methods and arguments match your version, preventing method-not-found errors caused by outdated training data.

Why am I getting method not found or argument errors after checking the docs?

Method not found and argument errors typically signal a version mismatch between your installed library and the documentation you consulted. Progressive discovery through lockfile-aware commands, framework references, and source code verification ensures you're reading docs for the exact version in use.

How do I verify an API signature before using it in my code?

Verify API signatures by loading language-specific references, framework documentation when available, and inspecting the source code of your installed version. This three-step progression confirms the method exists, accepts the right arguments, and works with your current dependencies.

Can I use this approach when my training data doesn't match my library's API?

Yes. When training data misleads or library versions diverge from documentation, this approach guides you through docs, examples, and source inspection using lockfile-aware discovery tools to surface truth from your installed versions rather than guessing.

What's the fastest way to find current API docs for Go or Ruby libraries?

Start with language-specific references for Go or Ruby, then load framework-specific documentation if applicable. Progressive discovery from docs to examples to source ensures you find current, accurate API information without relying on potentially outdated training data.