api-documentation

Create standards-compliant OpenAPI 3.0+ documentation for RESTful APIs.

9|3|Updated Oct 26, 2019

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Skill: api-documentation
Source: https://github.com/Hack23/homepage/tree/main/.github/skills/documentation/api-documentation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Hack23/homepage --skill api-documentation-hack23

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill standardizes API documentation practices to ensure consistent, high-quality OpenAPI docs across teams, reducing onboarding time and integration friction.

Core Features & Use Cases

OpenAPI 3.0+ compliance: Provides a clear structure for API docs, including info, servers, paths, components, and schemas.
End-to-end documentation coverage: Includes Overview, Authentication, Endpoints, Error Handling, and Versioning to cover typical API lifecycles.
Code samples & tooling: Recommends and showcases examples in cURL, JavaScript, and Python, plus integration with Swagger UI and ReDoc for interactive docs.
Use Case: A team ships a new REST API and uses these standards to generate a consistent API reference across internal developer portals.

Quick Start

Start by drafting an OpenAPI 3.0+ spec with title, version, and a basic /health or /users endpoint, then validate and publish to your API catalog.

Frequently Asked Questions about api-documentation

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I create consistent OpenAPI 3.0 documentation for REST APIs?▼

Standardize OpenAPI 3.0 documentation by structuring specs with required sections like Overview, Authentication, Endpoints, and Error Handling. This ensures consistent API docs, reducing onboarding time and integration friction across teams.

What is the best way to structure API docs for both public and private RESTful services?▼

The best way to structure API docs is applying an OpenAPI 3.0+ compliant layout covering endpoints, authentication, and error handling. This provides end-to-end documentation coverage for typical public and private API lifecycles.

Can I use Swagger UI and ReDoc for interactive OpenAPI documentation?▼

Yes, you can use Swagger UI and ReDoc for interactive OpenAPI documentation. The standard integrates with these tools to generate a consistent API reference showcasing multi-language code examples in cURL, JavaScript, and Python.

How do I start drafting an OpenAPI spec for a new REST API?▼

Start drafting an OpenAPI spec by defining the title, version, and a basic endpoint like /health or /users. Once validated against OpenAPI 3.0+ standards, publish the spec to your API catalog or developer portal.

Does OpenAPI 3.0 documentation require multi-language code samples?▼

OpenAPI 3.0 documentation should include multi-language code samples to reduce integration friction. Providing examples in cURL, JavaScript, and Python helps developers quickly understand how to interact with your RESTful services.