api-security-testing

API security testing workflow for REST and GraphQL APIs covering authentication, authorization, rate limiting, input validation, and security best practices.

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Best use case

api-security-testing is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

API security testing workflow for REST and GraphQL APIs covering authentication, authorization, rate limiting, input validation, and security best practices.

Teams using api-security-testing 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/api-security-testing/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/christophacham/agent-skills-library/main/skills/security/api-security-testing/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

  1. Download SKILL.md from GitHub
  2. Place it in .claude/skills/api-security-testing/SKILL.md inside your project
  3. Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How api-security-testing Compares

Feature / Agentapi-security-testingStandard Approach
Platform SupportNot specifiedLimited / Varies
Context Awareness High Baseline
Installation ComplexityUnknownN/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

API security testing workflow for REST and GraphQL APIs covering authentication, authorization, rate limiting, input validation, and security best practices.

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

# API Security Testing Workflow

## Overview

Specialized workflow for testing REST and GraphQL API security including authentication, authorization, rate limiting, input validation, and API-specific vulnerabilities.

## When to Use This Workflow

Use this workflow when:
- Testing REST API security
- Assessing GraphQL endpoints
- Validating API authentication
- Testing API rate limiting
- Bug bounty API testing

## Workflow Phases

### Phase 1: API Discovery

#### Skills to Invoke
- `api-fuzzing-bug-bounty` - API fuzzing
- `scanning-tools` - API scanning

#### Actions
1. Enumerate endpoints
2. Document API methods
3. Identify parameters
4. Map data flows
5. Review documentation

#### Copy-Paste Prompts
```
Use @api-fuzzing-bug-bounty to discover API endpoints
```

### Phase 2: Authentication Testing

#### Skills to Invoke
- `broken-authentication` - Auth testing
- `api-security-best-practices` - API auth

#### Actions
1. Test API key validation
2. Test JWT tokens
3. Test OAuth2 flows
4. Test token expiration
5. Test refresh tokens

#### Copy-Paste Prompts
```
Use @broken-authentication to test API authentication
```

### Phase 3: Authorization Testing

#### Skills to Invoke
- `idor-testing` - IDOR testing

#### Actions
1. Test object-level authorization
2. Test function-level authorization
3. Test role-based access
4. Test privilege escalation
5. Test multi-tenant isolation

#### Copy-Paste Prompts
```
Use @idor-testing to test API authorization
```

### Phase 4: Input Validation

#### Skills to Invoke
- `api-fuzzing-bug-bounty` - API fuzzing
- `sql-injection-testing` - Injection testing

#### Actions
1. Test parameter validation
2. Test SQL injection
3. Test NoSQL injection
4. Test command injection
5. Test XXE injection

#### Copy-Paste Prompts
```
Use @api-fuzzing-bug-bounty to fuzz API parameters
```

### Phase 5: Rate Limiting

#### Skills to Invoke
- `api-security-best-practices` - Rate limiting

#### Actions
1. Test rate limit headers
2. Test brute force protection
3. Test resource exhaustion
4. Test bypass techniques
5. Document limitations

#### Copy-Paste Prompts
```
Use @api-security-best-practices to test rate limiting
```

### Phase 6: GraphQL Testing

#### Skills to Invoke
- `api-fuzzing-bug-bounty` - GraphQL fuzzing

#### Actions
1. Test introspection
2. Test query depth
3. Test query complexity
4. Test batch queries
5. Test field suggestions

#### Copy-Paste Prompts
```
Use @api-fuzzing-bug-bounty to test GraphQL security
```

### Phase 7: Error Handling

#### Skills to Invoke
- `api-security-best-practices` - Error handling

#### Actions
1. Test error messages
2. Check information disclosure
3. Test stack traces
4. Verify logging
5. Document findings

#### Copy-Paste Prompts
```
Use @api-security-best-practices to audit API error handling
```

## API Security Checklist

- [ ] Authentication working
- [ ] Authorization enforced
- [ ] Input validated
- [ ] Rate limiting active
- [ ] Errors sanitized
- [ ] Logging enabled
- [ ] CORS configured
- [ ] HTTPS enforced

## Quality Gates

- [ ] All endpoints tested
- [ ] Vulnerabilities documented
- [ ] Remediation provided
- [ ] Report generated

## Related Workflow Bundles

- `security-audit` - Security auditing
- `web-security-testing` - Web security
- `api-development` - API development

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