rest-graphql-debug

Diagnose REST and GraphQL APIs for connectivity, authentication, and validation issues.

1|1|Updated May 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/aayushsoam/clawbot-agent --skill rest-graphql-debug-aayushsoam
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: rest-graphql-debug
Source: https://github.com/aayushsoam/clawbot-agent/tree/main/optional-skills/software-development/rest-graphql-debug
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aayushsoam/clawbot-agent --skill rest-graphql-debug-aayushsoam

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the process of debugging REST and GraphQL APIs, enabling users to quickly identify and resolve issues with status codes, authentication, schemas, and more.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • API Diagnosis: Offers tools for diagnosing REST and GraphQL APIs, including connectivity, TLS/SSL, authentication, request format, response parsing, and semantic validation.
  • Debugging Flow: Provides a structured 6-step debugging flow to systematically isolate and fix issues.
  • Use Case: Ideal for developers and system administrators who need to troubleshoot API issues in real-time, ensuring smooth integration and functionality.

Quick Start

Use the rest-graphql-debug skill to perform a verbose request/response exchange with 'curl' for a REST API.

Frequently Asked Questions about rest-graphql-debug

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

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How do I debug REST and GraphQL API connectivity and authentication issues?

To debug REST and GraphQL APIs, diagnose connectivity, TLS/SSL, and authentication using terminal commands, Python scripts, and curl for verbose request/response exchanges to isolate failures.

What is the best way to systematically troubleshoot API request and response format errors?

The best way to troubleshoot API request and response format errors is following a structured 6-step debugging flow that systematically isolates schema mismatches, semantic validation failures, and response parsing issues.

Can I use curl to diagnose REST API status codes and semantic validation problems?

Yes, you can use curl to perform verbose request/response exchanges for REST APIs, diagnosing status codes and validating semantic correctness directly from terminal commands and Python scripts.

Do I need prior knowledge of API structures to use this debugging flow?

Yes, effectively diagnosing REST and GraphQL APIs requires existing knowledge of API structures and common debugging techniques to interpret connectivity, authentication, and schema validation results.

Why does my GraphQL API request fail semantic validation during debugging?

GraphQL API semantic validation fails during debugging when request formats mismatch the expected schema, requiring systematic isolation of authentication, request formatting, and response parsing issues.