get-api-docs

Retrieve current official documentation for third-party libraries, SDKs, and APIs.

11|2|Updated Sep 8, 2015
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jitrapon/astro-mobile --skill get-api-docs-jitrapon
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: get-api-docs
Source: https://github.com/jitrapon/astro-mobile/tree/main/.claude/skills/get-api-docs
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jitrapon/astro-mobile --skill get-api-docs-jitrapon

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you avoid outdated assumptions when coding against third-party libraries, SDKs, and APIs by retrieving the current official documentation before implementation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Accurate Reference Lookup: Find the right documentation ID for a library or service before writing code.
  • Authoritative Doc Retrieval: Pull the latest API reference content instead of relying on memory or stale examples.
  • Workflow Memory: Save useful gotchas with annotations and improve doc quality with feedback after use.
  • Use Case: If you need to integrate with a payment API, an AI SDK, or a cloud service, this Skill helps you gather the exact reference material needed to code correctly the first time.

Quick Start

Ask me to fetch the latest documentation for the library or API you want to use before I write the integration code.

Frequently Asked Questions about get-api-docs

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I fetch current API documentation for a third-party library before writing integration code?

To fetch current API documentation, use a search command to identify the correct documentation ID for the library or SDK, then retrieve the authoritative reference content to ensure your code relies on the latest interface specifications rather than memory.

What's the best way to find accurate SDK reference material for an unfamiliar cloud service?

The best way to find accurate SDK reference material is to search for the specific documentation ID of the cloud service, then pull the latest official API reference content to avoid outdated assumptions when coding against external services.

Why does my code break when integrating with a payment API using stale examples?

Integrating with a payment API using stale examples breaks code because third-party interfaces and version-sensitive reference material change frequently; retrieving current official documentation before implementation prevents relying on outdated assumptions.

Can I save useful gotchas discovered while retrieving API reference content?

Yes, you can save useful gotchas discovered while retrieving API reference content by applying an annotation command to preserve discoveries, and optionally use a feedback command to improve future documentation search results.

Does this approach work for retrieving version-sensitive reference material for an AI SDK?

Yes, this approach works for retrieving version-sensitive reference material for an AI SDK by searching for the exact documentation ID and fetching the authoritative current API reference content needed to code correctly the first time.

When do I need to retrieve official documentation instead of relying on my memory?

You need to retrieve official documentation instead of relying on memory whenever coding against third-party libraries, SDKs, and APIs, especially when dealing with unfamiliar interfaces or version-sensitive reference material that requires authoritative current sources.