Does this skill validate the generated OpenAPI files?

The skill follows a workflow that includes validation steps using research tools and reference patterns to ensure the resulting YAML or JSON is spec-compliant.

How does this skill support a contract-first approach?

It guides the user through defining requirements and specifications first, ensuring the API design is reviewed and validated before any implementation code is generated.

What version of OpenAPI does this skill support?

This skill specifically focuses on OpenAPI 3.1 to leverage the latest features, including full JSON Schema compatibility and improved documentation capabilities.

Can this skill help with API security?

Yes, it includes patterns for defining security schemes, including OAuth2, JWT Bearer tokens, and API keys within the components section of the specification.

OpenAPI Design

Name: OpenAPI Design
Author: melodic-software

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API Development

Architects robust RESTful APIs using the OpenAPI 3.1 specification to facilitate a contract-first development workflow.

About

The OpenAPI Design skill enables Claude to lead a documentation-first approach to API development, ensuring that contracts are well-defined before any code is written. By leveraging the OpenAPI 3.1 standard, it helps developers define schemas, endpoints, parameters, and security requirements with precision. This skill is particularly useful for teams looking to achieve parallel development between frontend and backend systems, maintain consistent naming conventions, and utilize automated tools for client generation and validation.

Key Features

Detailed schema definition for reusable components and data models
Best practice enforcement for HTTP methods and status codes
12 GitHub stars
Contract-first API design using OpenAPI 3.1 specifications
Standardized path and operation mapping for RESTful resources
Integration with documentation-first design patterns and RFC standards

Use Cases

Standardizing existing API documentation to comply with OpenAPI 3.1 requirements
Designing a new microservice API architecture before starting implementation
Defining clear communication contracts between frontend and backend teams

About

Key Features

Detailed schema definition for reusable components and data models
Best practice enforcement for HTTP methods and status codes
12 GitHub stars
Contract-first API design using OpenAPI 3.1 specifications
Standardized path and operation mapping for RESTful resources
Integration with documentation-first design patterns and RFC standards

Use Cases

Standardizing existing API documentation to comply with OpenAPI 3.1 requirements
Designing a new microservice API architecture before starting implementation
Defining clear communication contracts between frontend and backend teams