developer-portal-builder

Build unified developer portals with Backstage or custom frameworks

509 stars

Best use case

developer-portal-builder is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

Build unified developer portals with Backstage or custom frameworks

Teams using developer-portal-builder should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.

When to use this skill

You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.

When not to use this skill

You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.

Installation

Claude Code / Cursor / Codex

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/developer-portal-builder/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/a5c-ai/babysitter/main/library/specializations/sdk-platform-development/skills/developer-portal-builder/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

Download SKILL.md from GitHub
Place it in .claude/skills/developer-portal-builder/SKILL.md inside your project
Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How developer-portal-builder Compares

Feature / Agent	developer-portal-builder	Standard Approach
Platform Support	Not specified	Limited / Varies
Context Awareness	High	Baseline
Installation Complexity	Unknown	N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Build unified developer portals with Backstage or custom frameworks

Where can I find the source code?

You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.

SKILL.md Source

# Developer Portal Builder Skill

## Overview

This skill builds comprehensive developer portals that unify API discovery, documentation, credential management, and analytics into a single cohesive experience.

## Capabilities

- Configure service catalog and API discovery
- Implement credential management UI (API keys, OAuth apps)
- Build API discovery and search features
- Integrate analytics and usage dashboards
- Configure self-service onboarding flows
- Implement rate limit and quota visualization
- Build webhook management interfaces
- Support multi-tenant portal configurations

## Target Processes

- Developer Portal Implementation
- Internal Developer Platform Setup
- Developer Experience Optimization

## Integration Points

- Backstage for internal platforms
- Port for developer portals
- Custom React/Next.js applications
- Stripe-style portal patterns
- API management platforms (Kong, Apigee)

## Input Requirements

- API catalog requirements
- Authentication/authorization model
- Credential types to manage
- Analytics requirements
- Branding and UX guidelines
- Multi-tenancy requirements

## Output Artifacts

- Developer portal application
- Service catalog configuration
- Credential management system
- Analytics dashboard
- Onboarding flow implementation
- Documentation integration
- Admin panel for portal management

## Usage Example

```yaml
skill:
  name: developer-portal-builder
  context:
    framework: backstage
    features:
      - apiCatalog
      - credentialManagement
      - usageDashboard
      - webhookManagement
    authProvider: auth0
    multiTenant: false
    customBranding: true
```

## Best Practices

1. Prioritize time-to-first-call metrics
2. Implement self-service credential management
3. Provide clear usage and billing visibility
4. Enable easy environment switching
5. Include comprehensive search functionality
6. Support team and organization management

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