orthogonal-api-tester
Test and document API endpoints - validate responses, check status, generate examples
Best use case
orthogonal-api-tester is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Test and document API endpoints - validate responses, check status, generate examples
Teams using orthogonal-api-tester 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/orthogonal-api-tester/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How orthogonal-api-tester Compares
| Feature / Agent | orthogonal-api-tester | 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?
Test and document API endpoints - validate responses, check status, generate examples
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 Tester - Test Any API Endpoint
## Setup
Read your credentials from ~/.gooseworks/credentials.json:
```bash
export GOOSEWORKS_API_KEY=$(python3 -c "import json;print(json.load(open('$HOME/.gooseworks/credentials.json'))['api_key'])")
export GOOSEWORKS_API_BASE=$(python3 -c "import json;print(json.load(open('$HOME/.gooseworks/credentials.json')).get('api_base','https://api.gooseworks.ai'))")
```
If ~/.gooseworks/credentials.json does not exist, tell the user to run: `npx gooseworks login`
All endpoints use Bearer auth: `-H "Authorization: Bearer $GOOSEWORKS_API_KEY"`
Test API endpoints, validate responses, and generate documentation examples.
## Workflow
### Step 1: Test GET Endpoints
Make GET requests to test endpoints:
```bash
curl -s -X POST $GOOSEWORKS_API_BASE/v1/proxy/orthogonal/run \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $GOOSEWORKS_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"api":"linkup","path":"/fetch","body":{"url":"https://api.example.com/health"}}'
```
### Step 2: Test POST Endpoints
Test POST requests by fetching API docs:
```bash
curl -s -X POST $GOOSEWORKS_API_BASE/v1/proxy/orthogonal/run \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $GOOSEWORKS_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"api":"scrapegraph","path":"/v1/smartscraper"}'
"website_url": "https://api.example.com/docs",
"user_prompt": "Extract all API endpoints, methods, parameters, and example responses"
}'
```
### Step 3: Get API Documentation
Fetch and parse API docs:
```bash
curl -s -X POST $GOOSEWORKS_API_BASE/v1/proxy/orthogonal/run \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $GOOSEWORKS_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"api":"scrapegraph","path":"/v1/markdownify","body":{"website_url":"https://api.example.com/docs"}}'
```
### Step 4: Validate Response Schema
Check response structure:
```bash
curl -s -X POST $GOOSEWORKS_API_BASE/v1/proxy/orthogonal/run \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $GOOSEWORKS_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"api":"riveter","path":"/v1/run"}'
"url": "https://api.example.com/endpoint",
"schema": {
"id": "string",
"name": "string",
"created_at": "string"
}
}'
```
## Example Usage
```bash
# Extract API spec from docs
curl -s -X POST $GOOSEWORKS_API_BASE/v1/proxy/orthogonal/run \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $GOOSEWORKS_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"api":"scrapegraph","path":"/v1/smartscraper"}'
"website_url": "https://stripe.com/docs/api",
"user_prompt": "Extract API authentication methods and example curl commands"
}'
# Fetch API page
curl -s -X POST $GOOSEWORKS_API_BASE/v1/proxy/orthogonal/run \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $GOOSEWORKS_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"api":"linkup","path":"/fetch","body":{"url":"https://api.openai.com/v1/models"}}'
```
## Tips
- Test both happy paths and error cases
- Verify response schemas match documentation
- Check rate limits and authentication
- Document any discrepancies found
## Discover More
List all endpoints, or add a path for parameter details:
```bash
curl -s -X POST $GOOSEWORKS_API_BASE/v1/proxy/orthogonal/search \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $GOOSEWORKS_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"prompt":"linkup API endpoints"}' api show riveter
curl -s -X POST $GOOSEWORKS_API_BASE/v1/proxy/orthogonal/search \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $GOOSEWORKS_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"prompt":"scrapegraph API endpoints"}'
Example: `curl -s -X POST $GOOSEWORKS_API_BASE/v1/proxy/orthogonal/details \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $GOOSEWORKS_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
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