api-research

Search for free public APIs and validate no-auth endpoints with JSON responses.

Updated Feb 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/reflecterlabs/skills_and_mcps --skill api-research-reflecterlabs
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: api-research
Source: https://github.com/reflecterlabs/skills_and_mcps/tree/main/skills/daydreams/api-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/reflecterlabs/skills_and_mcps --skill api-research-reflecterlabs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps researchers and developers discover free, publicly accessible APIs for a given topic and verify that they can be used without authentication. It streamlines the critical pre-build step of sourcing reliable data sources before designing agents or automation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • API discovery: Search for public APIs relevant to the topic with no authentication required.
  • Endpoint validation: Test endpoints to ensure they return JSON, respond within acceptable latency, and do not require credentials.
  • Output-ready designs: Produce a set of validated endpoints and a plan for how to integrate them into agents or workflows.
  • Use Case: Before building a data-collection agent, identify and validate free data sources (e.g., weather, finance) and document their endpoints.

Quick Start

Run the api-research skill to find free public APIs for a topic and validate a sample endpoint.

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 public APIs for a specific data topic?

Finding free public APIs involves searching for publicly accessible, no-auth endpoints for a given topic. This skill automates API discovery by locating relevant data sources, testing endpoint responses, and documenting data schemas for agent integration.

How do I validate public API endpoints for agent workflows?

Validating public API endpoints requires testing responses to ensure they return JSON, respond within acceptable latency, and require no credentials. This skill tests endpoint responses to verify usability before integrating them into agent workflows.

Can I test API responses without authentication using curl?

Yes, you can test API responses without authentication. This skill specifically searches for no-auth endpoints and validates that public data sources return JSON and respond within acceptable latency without requiring credentials.

What is the best way to discover no-auth data sources before building agents?

The best way to discover no-auth data sources is to search for public APIs and verify endpoint responses. This skill streamlines sourcing reliable data sources by validating free, no-auth endpoints and producing integration plans for agent workflows.

Does this API discovery process check for JSON responses and latency?

Yes, API discovery checks for JSON responses and latency. The endpoint validation process tests public endpoints to ensure they return JSON, respond within acceptable latency limits, and do not require authentication credentials.

When should I not use automated public API validation?

You should not use automated public API validation if your target data sources require authentication or private endpoints. This skill is specifically designed to discover and validate only free, publicly accessible APIs that operate without credentials.