noob-api-explore

Run all API-layer tests with curl and jq, validating responses per role.

Updated Apr 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ganeshgaxy/apps-for-testing --skill noob-api-explore
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Skill: noob-api-explore
Source: https://github.com/ganeshgaxy/apps-for-testing/tree/main/.claude/skills/noob-api-explore
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ganeshgaxy/apps-for-testing --skill noob-api-explore

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Collates and executes all API-layer tests in one, reproducible run, eliminating manual test orchestration and repetitive setup.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Discovers impacted API endpoints by analyzing the codebase.
  • Registers endpoints in a map, authenticates once, and loops through all tests with automated validation and cleanup.
  • Provides consolidated results with per-test pass/fail status and built-in debugging aids for root-cause tracing.

Quick Start

Execute a full API test run against your repository with a single command.

Frequently Asked Questions about noob-api-explore

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I run all API tests in a codebase at once using curl and jq?

To run all API tests at once, this Skill reads your codebase, authenticates per role, and iterates through every test using curl and jq to validate responses and clean up artifacts in a single pass.

What is the best way to automate API test validation across a repository?

Automating API test validation across a repository is done by discovering impacted endpoints, registering them in a map, and looping through all tests with automated validation to produce consolidated pass/fail results.

Do I need authentication tokens to run automated API tests against a target base URL?

Yes, you need authentication tokens or credentials to run automated API tests. The Skill authenticates once per role against your target base URL to execute the test requests.

How does codebase analysis discover impacted API endpoints for test execution?

Codebase analysis discovers impacted API endpoints by reading the repository once to identify routes, which are then registered in a map for the curl and jq test execution loop.

Can I get per-test pass/fail status and debugging aids from a single curl test run?

Yes, a single curl test run provides consolidated results with per-test pass/fail status and built-in debugging aids to help with root-cause tracing for any failed API validations.

Are there limitations when using jq for API test validation instead of a dedicated testing framework?

Using jq for API test validation requires your codebase to be accessible and depends on curl for requests, meaning it focuses on API-layer testing rather than complex UI or unit-level test orchestration.