rest-graphql-debug

Diagnose REST and GraphQL API integration failures through layer-by-layer inspection.

2|1|Updated Jul 14, 2026

Search Tags:#testing #debugging #api #rest #graphql #http #curl

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npx skills add https://github.com/heysuhas/hermes_cli --skill rest-graphql-debug-heysuhas

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Skill: rest-graphql-debug
Source: https://github.com/heysuhas/hermes_cli/tree/main/optional-skills/software-development/rest-graphql-debug
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/heysuhas/hermes_cli --skill rest-graphql-debug-heysuhas

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests.

What problem does it solve?

This skill resolves complex API integration issues by providing a structured, layer-by-layer diagnostic framework to isolate failures in connectivity, authentication, request formatting, and response parsing.

Core Features & Use Cases

Layered Diagnosis: Systematically validates connectivity, TLS, authentication, and payload structure to pinpoint the exact failure point.
GraphQL & REST Support: Provides specialized debugging patterns for both RESTful endpoints and GraphQL queries, including error field inspection.
Regression Testing: Includes templates for creating smoke tests to prevent future API regressions.

Quick Start

Use the rest-graphql-debug skill to perform a verbose curl request against the target API endpoint to inspect headers and response status.

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 API connectivity and authentication failures?▼

Debug REST API failures by executing verbose curl requests to inspect headers and response status, then systematically validating connectivity, TLS, and authentication layers to isolate the exact failure point.

How do I diagnose GraphQL query errors and response parsing issues?▼

Diagnose GraphQL query errors by inspecting the error fields in the response payload and validating the request payload formatting to isolate parsing failures in your GraphQL integration.

Do I need Python and terminal access to debug HTTP API issues?▼

Yes, you need terminal access for network diagnostics like curl requests, and Python execution capabilities with the requests library to validate complex request payloads and perform contract testing.

What is the best way to isolate which layer is causing an API integration failure?▼

The best way is a layer-by-layer diagnostic framework that sequentially validates connectivity, TLS, authentication, request payload formatting, and response parsing to isolate the exact failure point.

Can I create regression tests for REST and GraphQL endpoints after fixing an issue?▼

Yes, you can use included templates to create smoke tests that validate REST and GraphQL endpoints, preventing future API regressions after you resolve the integration failure.