api-tester

Automate REST/HTTP API testing for behaviors, response structures, and error handling.

Updated May 6, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/htayj/src --skill api-tester-htayj
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Skill: api-tester
Source: https://github.com/htayj/src/tree/main/dotfiles/pi/.pi/agent/packages/general-dev-suite/skills/api-tester
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/htayj/src --skill api-tester-htayj

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Testing REST/HTTP APIs manually can be time-consuming and error-prone, especially when verifying request structures, authentication, and response schemas.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Request Validation: Automate the verification of auth headers, request shapes, and response statuses to ensure API correctness.
  • Schema and Error Handling: Test response schemas and error cases to catch issues early in development or deployment.
  • Use Case: Suppose you're developing a new API endpoint; use this Skill to send test requests, check responses for correctness, and identify discrepancies before deployment.

Quick Start

Use the api-tester to verify that your REST API endpoint responds with the correct status and schema when given specific inputs.

Frequently Asked Questions about api-tester

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

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How do I automate REST API testing to validate response schemas and error handling?

Automate REST API testing by sending requests to verify response schemas, error handling, and status codes. This catches discrepancies early by validating auth headers and response shapes against expected behaviors before deployment.

What is the best way to test HTTP request validation and authentication headers?

The best way to test HTTP request validation is to automate the verification of authentication headers and request shapes. This ensures your API correctly authenticates requests and returns the expected response status and structure.

Can I use automated API testing for both local and remote REST environments?

Yes, automated API testing supports validating REST/HTTP behaviors in both local and remote environments. You can send test requests to any endpoint to verify performance, security, and response correctness regardless of location.

How do I test REST API endpoints to catch response structure discrepancies during development?

Test REST API endpoints by sending specific inputs and checking the responses for correctness. This catches response structure discrepancies early in development by validating schemas, request shapes, and error cases before deployment.

Does automated REST API testing work with different request types and authentication methods?

Yes, automated REST API testing works with different HTTP request types and authentication methods. It validates behaviors and response schemas across various request structures to ensure reliable API performance and security.

Why does manual API testing become error-prone when verifying complex response schemas?

Manual API testing becomes error-prone because verifying complex request structures, authentication, and response schemas by hand is time-consuming. Automating this process ensures reliable validation and catches issues manual testing might miss.