Best use case
typespec-sdk-generator is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Microsoft TypeSpec-based API and SDK generation
Teams using typespec-sdk-generator 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
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/typespec-sdk-generator/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How typespec-sdk-generator Compares
| Feature / Agent | typespec-sdk-generator | 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?
Microsoft TypeSpec-based API and SDK generation
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
# TypeSpec SDK Generator Skill
## Overview
This skill utilizes Microsoft TypeSpec (formerly Cadl) to design APIs and generate multi-language SDKs following Azure SDK guidelines. TypeSpec provides a concise, type-safe language for API definition.
## Capabilities
- Design APIs using TypeSpec language
- Generate multi-language SDKs (TypeScript, Python, Java, C#, Go)
- Emit OpenAPI and other specification formats
- Apply Azure SDK style guidelines automatically
- Implement decorators for rich API semantics
- Support versioning and deprecation patterns
- Generate strongly-typed clients
## Target Processes
- SDK Code Generation Pipeline
- API Design Specification
- Multi-Language SDK Strategy
## Integration Points
- TypeSpec compiler and emitters
- AutoRest for SDK generation
- Azure SDK code generation pipeline
- OpenAPI emitters
- Custom emitter development
## Input Requirements
- TypeSpec model files (.tsp)
- Emitter configurations per target
- Versioning requirements
- Style guide preferences
- Custom decorators (if any)
## Output Artifacts
- Generated SDK source code per language
- OpenAPI specifications
- JSON schemas
- API documentation
- Client library packages
## Usage Example
```yaml
skill:
name: typespec-sdk-generator
context:
modelDirectory: ./typespec
emitters:
- "@azure-tools/typespec-ts"
- "@azure-tools/typespec-python"
- "@typespec/openapi3"
applyAzureGuidelines: true
apiVersion: "2024-01-01"
```
## Best Practices
1. Use namespaces to organize API structure
2. Leverage decorators for documentation and behavior
3. Implement proper versioning with @versioned
4. Use templates for reusable patterns
5. Define clear model inheritance hierarchies
6. Apply Azure SDK guidelines for consistencyRelated Skills
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