rest-graphql-debug

Diagnose REST and GraphQL API failures via layered verification.

Updated Jul 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zangjeicy/Hermes --skill rest-graphql-debug-zangjeicy
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Skill: rest-graphql-debug
Source: https://github.com/zangjeicy/Hermes/tree/main/optional-skills/software-development/rest-graphql-debug
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zangjeicy/Hermes --skill rest-graphql-debug-zangjeicy

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests.

What problem does it solve?

This skill resolves the frustration of ambiguous API errors by providing a structured, layered diagnostic framework to isolate failures between connectivity, authentication, request formatting, and response parsing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Layered Diagnosis: Systematically verify connectivity, TLS, auth, and payload structure to pinpoint the exact point of failure.
  • Multi-Protocol Support: Debug both REST and GraphQL endpoints using terminal-based curl commands or Python-based request scripts.
  • Use Case: When an API returns a 401 or 403 error, use this skill to verify token validity, check for expired JWT claims, and ensure the correct authorization scheme is being applied.

Quick Start

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

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 integration failures?

Debug REST and GraphQL API integration failures by executing a systematic, layered verification process to isolate connectivity, TLS, authentication, and payload structure issues. This approach pinpoints the exact failure point to resolve ambiguous errors.

Why does my API return a 401 or 403 error during integration?

Your API returns a 401 or 403 error during integration due to authentication failures like invalid tokens or expired JWT claims. A structured diagnostic framework verifies token validity and ensures the correct authorization scheme is applied to resolve the issue.

How do I diagnose unexpected response codes and payload schema mismatches?

Diagnose unexpected response codes and payload schema mismatches by executing diagnostic network calls with curl and Python requests. This validates API contracts and inspects headers to isolate failures between request formatting and response parsing during troubleshooting.

Can I use curl and Python requests to troubleshoot API endpoints?

You can use curl and Python requests to troubleshoot API endpoints by performing verbose requests against target URLs. This terminal-based and Python-based approach inspects headers, validates status codes, and executes diagnostic network calls to verify API contracts.

Do I need the Python requests library to validate API contracts?

You need the Python requests library alongside standard terminal utilities to execute diagnostic network calls and validate API contracts. These dependencies enable the structured diagnostic framework to isolate failures across REST and GraphQL endpoints.