api-validate

Validate OpenAPI contracts for breaking changes and schema compliance.

1|Updated Jan 26, 2026
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Skill: api-validate
Source: https://github.com/manastalukdar/claude-devstudio/tree/main/skills/api-validate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/manastalukdar/claude-devstudio --skill api-validate-manastalukdar

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the detection of breaking changes and validation issues within API contracts, preventing unexpected regressions and ensuring backward compatibility.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Breaking Change Detection: Identifies critical changes like removed fields, type modifications, or endpoint deprecations.
  • Schema Validation: Ensures API contracts adhere to defined schemas (e.g., OpenAPI, Swagger).
  • Version Comparison: Compares API contracts across different versions to highlight evolutionary changes.
  • Use Case: Before deploying a new API version, use this Skill to automatically scan for any changes that could break existing client integrations, providing a clear report of potential issues.

Quick Start

Use the api-validate skill to check for breaking changes in your API contracts against the last baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions about api-validate

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I detect breaking changes in an OpenAPI contract?

Schema validation for API contracts ensures your definitions adhere to OpenAPI specifications by parsing schemas and applying template-based rule engines. It catches structural compliance issues before deployment to prevent unexpected regressions.

How do I compare API contracts across different versions for backward compatibility?

Comparing API contracts across versions involves using Git diff analysis and caching strategies to highlight evolutionary changes. This process identifies critical modifications like type changes or removed fields that could break existing client integrations.

Can I automate API contract validation in a continuous integration pipeline?

Yes, you can automate API contract validation within continuous integration pipelines. The process leverages OpenAPI schema parsing and template-based rule engines to scan for breaking changes and provide reports of potential issues before deployment.

Does API contract testing work with Swagger specifications?

API contract testing works with Swagger specifications by validating schema compliance and detecting breaking changes. It parses the defined schemas to ensure API contracts adhere to the structural rules required for maintaining backward compatibility.