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api-generating

Generate API endpoint code and documentation from specifications. Use when the user wants to create new API endpoints, generate route handlers, scaffold REST APIs, or produce OpenAPI/Swagger specs from code.

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npx add-skill https://github.com/huangjia2019/claude-code-engineering/tree/main/04-Skills/projects/05-api-generator/.claude/skills/api-generating

SKILL.md

API Documentation Generator

Generate comprehensive API documentation from source code.

Quick Reference

Task Resource
Identify framework See PATTERNS.md
Documentation standards See STANDARDS.md
Example outputs See EXAMPLES.md

Process

Step 1: Identify API Endpoints

Look for route definitions. For framework-specific patterns, see PATTERNS.md.

Step 2: Extract Information

For each endpoint, extract:

  • HTTP method (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, etc.)
  • Path/route
  • Parameters (path, query, body)
  • Request/response schemas
  • Authentication requirements

Step 3: Generate Documentation

Use the template in templates/endpoint.md for each endpoint.

Step 4: Create Overview

Generate an index using templates/index.md.

Output Formats

Markdown (Default)

Generate markdown suitable for README or docs site.

OpenAPI/Swagger

If requested, generate OpenAPI 3.0 spec. See templates/openapi.yaml.

Automation

To auto-detect routes:

bash
python scripts/detect_routes.py <source_directory>

To validate OpenAPI spec:

bash
./scripts/validate_openapi.sh <spec_file>

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