explore-api

Parse and walk OpenAPI specs to summarize endpoints, schemas, and security details.

5|5|Updated Nov 9, 2025

Search Tags:#api #openapi #exploration #endpoints #schemas #parse #walk

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npx skills add https://github.com/erraggy/oastools --skill explore-api-erraggy

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Skill: explore-api
Source: https://github.com/erraggy/oastools/tree/main/plugin/skills/explore-api
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/erraggy/oastools --skill explore-api-erraggy

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Analyze an OpenAPI spec to reveal its structure by parsing and walking its components, enabling quick insight into the API design and usage.

Core Features & Use Cases

Parse the spec to surface high-level metadata: API title, version, OAS version, number of paths, operations, schemas, server URLs, and tags.
List endpoints grouped by tag or path, showing the method, path, and summary to reveal API coverage.
Walk schemas with a recommended starting point (component: true) to distinguish named components from inline definitions.
Drill into specifics such as operation details, parameters, responses, and security schemes to analyze usage.
Summarize findings to guide decisions on API design or integration strategy.

Quick Start

Provide the path to your OpenAPI file to begin an interactive exploration of the API.

Frequently Asked Questions about explore-api

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I analyze an OpenAPI spec to understand its API structure at a glance?▼

To analyze an OpenAPI spec, you parse and walk its components to surface high-level metadata like API title, version, paths, operations, schemas, and server URLs for rapid comprehension. This reveals the overall API structure quickly.

What is the best way to list all endpoints and data models from an OpenAPI document?▼

The best way to list endpoints and data models is by parsing the OpenAPI document to group endpoints by tag or path, and walking schemas to distinguish named components from inline definitions. This exposes API coverage and model designs.

Does OpenAPI exploration support parsing specifications from older versions like 2.0?▼

Yes, OpenAPI exploration supports parsing specifications across various versions from 2.0 to 3.2. It applies parse and walk functions to extract and collate API metadata consistently regardless of the OpenAPI version used.

How can I drill into specific operation details and security schemes when parsing an OpenAPI spec?▼

You can drill into specific operation details, parameters, responses, and security schemes by walking the parsed OpenAPI spec. This extracts granular API usage data to guide your integration or migration decisions.

What do I need to start exploring an OpenAPI file for integration planning?▼

To start exploring an OpenAPI file for integration planning, you only need to provide the file path. The interactive exploration summarizes API design details and metadata to support quick decision making.