source-check-before-api-use

Compare official API documentation with project code before coding.

17|2|Updated Jun 2, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/SeemSeam/agent-roles-spec --skill source-check-before-api-use
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Skill: source-check-before-api-use
Source: https://github.com/SeemSeam/agent-roles-spec/tree/main/roles/coder/skills/source-check-before-api-use
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SeemSeam/agent-roles-spec --skill source-check-before-api-use

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps prevent errors in code by ensuring that the latest API behavior is considered before writing code that depends on it.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • API Documentation Check: Before coding, fetch and compare official API documentation with project patterns.
  • Version-Specific Correctness: Use when APIs are unfamiliar, recently changed, or when version-specific correctness is critical.
  • Use Case: When developing a new feature that relies on a specific API, use this Skill to check the latest documentation to ensure compatibility.

Quick Start

Before writing code for the new API, run the source-check skill to compare the latest API documentation with your project patterns.

Frequently Asked Questions about source-check-before-api-use

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I check official API documentation against my project code for version-specific correctness?

To check API documentation for version-specific correctness, you can run a source-check process that fetches and compares the latest official API documentation with your project patterns before coding. This ensures your code matches current API behavior.

Why does my code break after a recent API change even when following familiar patterns?

Code breaks after an API change because familiar project patterns may rely on outdated behavior. Checking the latest official API documentation before coding ensures version-specific correctness and prevents errors caused by recent changes.

What is the best way to ensure API compatibility before writing new software features?

The best way to ensure API compatibility is to fetch and compare official API documentation with your project patterns before development. This verifies that your new feature relies on current, version-specific API behavior.

When do I need to verify API documentation before coding?

You need to verify API documentation before coding when APIs are unfamiliar, recently changed, or when version-specific correctness is critical. Running a documentation check ensures your project patterns align with the latest official API behavior.

Can I use automated scripts to compare official API documentation with my project patterns?

Yes, you can use scripts to compare official API documentation with your project patterns. This source-check approach fetches the latest documentation and applies comparison logic to ensure version-specific correctness before you write code.

What are the limitations of checking API documentation before coding?

Checking API documentation before coding requires access to official API documentation and robust comparison logic. This process focuses on version-specific correctness but does not replace comprehensive testing after implementation.