openapi-spec-writer

Draft and maintain OpenAPI specifications with endpoints, formats, and metadata.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/paulund/skills --skill openapi-spec-writer
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Skill: openapi-spec-writer
Source: https://github.com/paulund/skills/tree/main/skills/openapi-spec-writer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/paulund/skills --skill openapi-spec-writer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Drafting, reviewing, and maintaining OpenAPI specifications to ensure API docs accurately reflect endpoints, request/response formats, and metadata.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Draft OpenAPI specifications that adhere to the OpenAPI Standard (OAS).
  • Review, validate, and update specs as APIs evolve, collaborating with developers and product teams.
  • Publish and maintain specifications in your repository or documentation platform, enabling consistent API documentation across teams.

Quick Start

Provide a concise API description, and I will draft an OpenAPI specification that you can validate and iterate.

Frequently Asked Questions about openapi-spec-writer

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

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How do I draft an OpenAPI specification for my API endpoints?

You can draft an OpenAPI specification by providing a concise API description, which generates a standards-compliant document covering endpoints, request/response formats, and metadata for validation and iteration.

What is the best way to validate and maintain OpenAPI specs as APIs evolve?

Validating and maintaining OpenAPI specs involves continuous review cycles that ensure alignment with OpenAPI Specification (OAS) standards, using appropriate tooling to verify updates as your API evolves.

Does this approach work for both API design and documentation review cycles?

OpenAPI specification drafting applies during API design, refinement, and review cycles across teams, enabling you to produce consistent, standards-compliant documentation that can be published in your repository.

Can I include examples in my OpenAPI specification when documenting request and response formats?

Drafting an OpenAPI specification includes providing examples alongside accurate reflections of request and response formats, ensuring consistent API documentation across teams and platforms.

Why should I use OpenAPI Specification standards instead of Swagger for API documentation?

Using OpenAPI Specification (OAS) standards ensures your API documentation maintains consistent, standards-compliant metadata and endpoints, validated with appropriate tooling during collaborative API design and review cycles.

Do I need specific tooling to validate my OpenAPI specification?

Validating an OpenAPI specification requires appropriate tooling to ensure the spec adheres to OpenAPI Specification (OAS) standards and accurately reflects your API's endpoints and metadata.