api-reference-documentation

Creates professional API documentation using OpenAPI specifications with endpoints, authentication, and interactive examples. Use when documenting REST APIs, creating SDK references, or building developer portals.

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Best use case

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

Creates professional API documentation using OpenAPI specifications with endpoints, authentication, and interactive examples. Use when documenting REST APIs, creating SDK references, or building developer portals.

Teams using api-reference-documentation 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-reference-documentation/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/diegosouzapw/awesome-omni-skill/main/skills/backend/api-reference-documentation/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

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

How api-reference-documentation Compares

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Creates professional API documentation using OpenAPI specifications with endpoints, authentication, and interactive examples. Use when documenting REST APIs, creating SDK references, or building developer portals.

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 Reference Documentation

Create comprehensive API documentation for developer integration.

## OpenAPI 3.0 Specification

```yaml
openapi: 3.0.3
info:
  title: E-Commerce API
  version: 1.0.0
  description: API for managing products and orders
  contact:
    email: api@example.com

servers:
  - url: https://api.example.com/v1
    description: Production
  - url: https://staging-api.example.com/v1
    description: Staging

security:
  - bearerAuth: []

paths:
  /products:
    get:
      summary: List products
      tags: [Products]
      parameters:
        - name: limit
          in: query
          schema: { type: integer, default: 20 }
        - name: category
          in: query
          schema: { type: string }
      responses:
        '200':
          description: Product list
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/ProductList'

components:
  securitySchemes:
    bearerAuth:
      type: http
      scheme: bearer
      bearerFormat: JWT

  schemas:
    Product:
      type: object
      required: [id, name, price]
      properties:
        id: { type: string, format: uuid }
        name: { type: string, maxLength: 200 }
        price: { type: number, minimum: 0 }
        description: { type: string }
```

## Documentation Checklist

- [ ] All endpoints documented with examples
- [ ] Authentication methods explained
- [ ] Error responses specified
- [ ] Rate limits documented
- [ ] Pagination explained
- [ ] Webhooks documented (if applicable)
- [ ] SDK examples in multiple languages

## Best Practices

- Use OpenAPI 3.0+ specification
- Include request/response examples
- Document all parameters and headers
- Provide authentication examples
- Enable interactive API exploration
- Maintain version documentation
- Include migration guides for breaking changes

## Tools

- Swagger Editor / Swagger UI
- Redoc
- Postman Documentation
- Stoplight

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