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api-tester

Automates REST and GraphQL API testing and debugging via curl or httpie.

20|6|Updated Apr 3, 2026
Search Tags:#authentication#rest#graphql#api-testing#curl#test-suites#httpie
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ginkida/rustyhand --skill api-tester-ginkida
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: api-tester
Source: https://github.com/ginkida/rustyhand/tree/main/crates/rusty-hand-skills/bundled/api-tester
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ginkida/rustyhand --skill api-tester-ginkida

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

API testing and debugging for REST and GraphQL endpoints, ensuring authentication, error handling, and reliable responses.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Curl-based testing and scripted test suites for REST and GraphQL
  • Authentication and error handling validation, with edge-case coverage
  • Use Case: Validate status codes, headers, and data shapes across environments

Quick Start

Provide an API base URL and run a prepared test suite to validate authentication, response codes, and data shapes.

Frequently Asked Questions about api-tester

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I test REST and GraphQL APIs using curl?▼

API testing with curl is automated by running scripted test suites that validate status codes, headers, and data shapes. You provide an API base URL to execute prepared tests covering REST and GraphQL endpoints.

What is the best way to validate authentication workflows during API debugging?▼

Authentication validation is handled by executing targeted test suites that verify tokens and credentials against your API endpoints. This ensures error handling and edge-case coverage while safeguarding sensitive authentication data.

Can I use httpie command flows for regression testing across CI pipelines?▼

httpie command flows are supported for regression testing across development, QA, and CI pipelines. The testing process validates response schemas and error handling to ensure reliable API behavior in automated environments.

How do I check API response schemas and status codes across different environments?▼

Response schemas and status codes are checked by running environment-specific test suites against your provided API base URL. This validates data shapes and headers to ensure consistent API behavior across development and QA stages.

Does API regression testing safeguard credentials during automated test execution?▼

Credentials are safeguarded during automated API regression testing by the underlying test execution framework. This allows secure validation of authentication workflows and error handling without exposing sensitive data.

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