api-research

Discover and validate live data APIs with JSON responses and free authentication.

29|14|Updated Jan 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/daydreamsai/skills-market --skill api-research
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: api-research
Source: https://github.com/daydreamsai/skills-market/tree/main/plugins/api-research/skills
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/daydreamsai/skills-market --skill api-research

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Find and validate live data APIs for a given topic without relying on mock data.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Live API discovery across multiple domains to speed up prototyping.
  • Endpoint validation to ensure JSON responses are available without heavy auth or with free tiers.
  • Use Case: quickly assemble a data source for a topic like weather or finance to prototype an agent workflow.

Quick Start

Use web_search to locate candidate APIs for a topic (e.g., "weather free API"). Then test endpoints with curl to verify JSON responses, absence of required credentials, and acceptable latency. Record results for future reference.

Frequently Asked Questions about api-research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find free live data APIs for rapid prototyping?

Find free live data APIs by using web_search to locate candidates for your topic, then test endpoints with curl to verify they return JSON without requiring authentication. This validates live data availability for rapid prototyping.

How do I validate API endpoints return JSON without authentication?

Validate API endpoints by sending curl requests to candidate URLs and checking that responses are valid JSON and do not require authentication credentials. Record the results to confirm endpoints meet practical SLA and free-tier requirements.

Can I use curl to test API response times for practical SLAs?

You can use curl to test API response times and verify they meet practical SLAs for live data endpoints. Curl requests confirm JSON responses, check authentication requirements, and measure latency for domains like finance, weather, and geography.

What's the best way to discover live data APIs without mock data?

The best way to discover live data APIs without mock data is searching the web for free-tier candidates and validating endpoints with curl. This ensures real JSON responses from finance, weather, geography, general data, and entertainment domains.

Do I need API keys to find live data endpoints for agent workflows?

You do not need API keys if the endpoints offer free tiers or require no authentication. The discovery process uses web_search and curl to verify that endpoints return JSON without heavy auth, suitable for assembling agent workflow data sources.

Why does my discovered API endpoint not return JSON?

Your discovered API endpoint may not return JSON if it requires authentication, uses a different response format, or is not a live data API. Test with curl to verify the response format and check whether credentials are required for access.