api-reference-documentation

Automate API documentation creation from OpenAPI 3.0 specifications.

204|30|Updated Nov 8, 2025

Search Tags:#documentation #api #openapi #sdk #reference #docs

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npx skills add https://github.com/secondsky/claude-skills --skill api-reference-documentation

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Skill: api-reference-documentation
Source: https://github.com/secondsky/claude-skills/tree/main/plugins/api-reference-documentation/skills/api-reference-documentation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/secondsky/claude-skills --skill api-reference-documentation

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Create comprehensive API documentation for developer integration, including endpoints, authentication, and interactive examples.

Core Features & Use Cases

OpenAPI 3.0 specification examples
Documentation templates
Interactive exploration (Swagger UI / Redoc)

Quick Start

Document the API endpoints (e.g., /products, /orders) with examples for requests and responses.

Frequently Asked Questions about api-reference-documentation

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I generate API documentation from an OpenAPI specification?▼

API documentation generation from OpenAPI specs automates creating comprehensive endpoint references. This Skill transforms OpenAPI 3.0+ specifications into formatted documentation with request/response examples, parameter details, and authentication explanations, eliminating manual doc creation.

Can I create interactive API documentation with Swagger UI or Redoc?▼

Yes. Interactive exploration via Swagger UI or Redoc is built in, allowing developers to test endpoints directly from your documentation portal. This enables hands-on API discovery without leaving the browser.

What should I include in API documentation for developer integration?▼

Comprehensive API documentation must cover endpoints, authentication methods, request and response examples, parameter and header definitions, versioning details, and migration guides. This Skill structures all these elements from your OpenAPI specification automatically.

Does this work with REST APIs and versioned endpoints?▼

Yes. The Skill supports REST APIs with OpenAPI 3.0+ specifications, including authentication handling, versioning documentation, and migration guides. It works across developer portals, SDK references, and API catalogs.

How do I document API authentication in generated docs?▼

Authentication explanations are automatically extracted from your OpenAPI specification and included in generated documentation. The Skill handles auth scheme details, making security requirements transparent to developers integrating your API.

Can I use this for SDK reference documentation?▼

Yes. Beyond interactive exploration, generated documentation supports SDK references and API catalogs. Request and response examples can be presented across multiple formats for different developer audiences.