claude-api

Orchestrate Anthropic Claude API messages, streaming, and tool-use workflows via TypeScript SDK.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/matt-metivier/zk-hub --skill claude-api-matt-metivier
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Skill: claude-api
Source: https://github.com/matt-metivier/zk-hub/tree/main/skills/general/tools/claude-api
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/matt-metivier/zk-hub --skill claude-api-matt-metivier

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a TypeScript-friendly interface to Anthropic's Claude API, enabling streamlined messages handling, streaming responses, and tool-use patterns with caching and batching.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Messages API access with model selection and streaming support
  • Tool orchestration loops, batch processing, and prompt caching
  • Real-world scenarios include coding assistance, code review, data processing, and automation workflows

Quick Start

Install the Anthropic SDK, configure your API key, and call anthropic.messages.create with a prompt to begin a streaming session.

Frequently Asked Questions about claude-api

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I integrate Claude API streaming responses in a TypeScript application?

Integrate Claude API streaming in TypeScript by installing the Anthropic SDK, configuring your API key, and calling anthropic.messages.create to initiate a streaming session for real-time message orchestration.

Can I use the Anthropic SDK for TypeScript to orchestrate tool-use workflows?

Yes, the Anthropic SDK supports tool-use orchestration loops in TypeScript, allowing you to invoke external tools, process batch operations, and manage prompt caching within Claude API workflows.

What is prompt caching and how does it work with batch processing in Claude API?

Prompt caching in the Claude API optimizes cost-aware batch operations by reusing processed prompt context, enabling efficient data processing and QA pipelines through the TypeScript SDK.

Does the Claude API TypeScript SDK support model selection for coding assistance tasks?

Yes, the Claude API TypeScript SDK supports model selection through the Messages API, enabling tailored coding assistance, code review, and data processing workflows based on specific model capabilities.

What's the best way to handle cost-aware batch operations with Anthropic's Claude API?

Handle cost-aware batch operations by using the TypeScript SDK to orchestrate Claude API messages with prompt caching, optimizing token usage across large-scale data processing and automation workflows.