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api-security-testing

Test REST and GraphQL APIs for authentication, authorization, rate limiting, and input validation.

Updated Apr 26, 2026
Search Tags:#testing#vulnerability assessment#rest#graphql#api security
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Renzo-Tognella/UniversalThingsForMyAgents --skill api-security-testing-renzo-tognella
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: api-security-testing
Source: https://github.com/Renzo-Tognella/UniversalThingsForMyAgents/tree/main/skills/api-security-testing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Renzo-Tognella/UniversalThingsForMyAgents --skill api-security-testing-renzo-tognella

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a structured workflow for thorough API security testing, addressing authentication, authorization, rate limiting, input validation, and best practices.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive Testing: Covers authentication, authorization, input validation, rate limiting, and GraphQL specifics.
  • Automated Discovery: Automated endpoint discovery and documentation.
  • Customizable Phases: Seven distinct phases with multiple actions for targeted testing.
  • Use Case: A security professional can use this skill to perform a thorough security audit on an API within their organization.

Quick Start

Activate the API security testing skill to initiate a full audit of the 'example-api'.

Frequently Asked Questions about api-security-testing

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I perform security testing on a REST API?▼

REST API security testing involves evaluating authentication, authorization, rate limiting, and input validation. This workflow provides a structured seven-phase approach to automate endpoint discovery and perform comprehensive vulnerability assessments on REST APIs.

What vulnerabilities should I assess when auditing GraphQL APIs?▼

GraphQL API auditing should assess authentication, authorization, rate limiting, and GraphQL-specific vulnerabilities. This workflow covers these areas through distinct testing phases, allowing you to identify and resolve security weaknesses in your GraphQL endpoints.

How do I test API authentication and authorization mechanisms?▼

Testing API authentication and authorization requires verifying access controls and session management. This security testing workflow includes specific phases dedicated to evaluating these mechanisms, ensuring robust protection against unauthorized API access.

Can I automate endpoint discovery for API vulnerability assessments?▼

Automated endpoint discovery is supported within this API security testing workflow. It automatically identifies and documents available endpoints, streamlining the vulnerability assessment process for both REST and GraphQL APIs.

What is the best way to structure an API security audit?▼

A structured API security audit should follow distinct phases targeting specific vulnerabilities. This workflow provides a seven-phase testing structure covering authentication, authorization, input validation, and rate limiting for thorough security assessment.

Does this API security testing workflow require any external dependencies?▼

No external dependencies are required to run this API security testing workflow. It operates independently using internal scripts and references to perform vulnerability assessments on REST and GraphQL APIs.

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