api-documentation
API documentation workflow for generating OpenAPI specs, creating developer guides, and maintaining comprehensive API documentation.
Best use case
api-documentation is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
API documentation workflow for generating OpenAPI specs, creating developer guides, and maintaining comprehensive API documentation.
Teams using api-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
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/api-documentation/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How api-documentation Compares
| Feature / Agent | api-documentation | 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?
API documentation workflow for generating OpenAPI specs, creating developer guides, and maintaining comprehensive API documentation.
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 Documentation Workflow ## Overview Specialized workflow for creating comprehensive API documentation including OpenAPI/Swagger specs, developer guides, code examples, and interactive documentation. ## When to Use This Workflow Use this workflow when: - Creating API documentation - Generating OpenAPI specs - Writing developer guides - Adding code examples - Setting up API portals ## Workflow Phases ### Phase 1: API Discovery #### Skills to Invoke - `api-documenter` - API documentation - `api-design-principles` - API design #### Actions 1. Inventory endpoints 2. Document request/response 3. Identify authentication 4. Map error codes 5. Note rate limits #### Copy-Paste Prompts ``` Use @api-documenter to discover and document API endpoints ``` ### Phase 2: OpenAPI Specification #### Skills to Invoke - `openapi-spec-generation` - OpenAPI - `api-documenter` - API specs #### Actions 1. Create OpenAPI schema 2. Define paths 3. Add schemas 4. Configure security 5. Add examples #### Copy-Paste Prompts ``` Use @openapi-spec-generation to create OpenAPI specification ``` ### Phase 3: Developer Guide #### Skills to Invoke - `api-documentation-generator` - Documentation - `documentation-templates` - Templates #### Actions 1. Create getting started 2. Write authentication guide 3. Document common patterns 4. Add troubleshooting 5. Create FAQ #### Copy-Paste Prompts ``` Use @api-documentation-generator to create developer guide ``` ### Phase 4: Code Examples #### Skills to Invoke - `api-documenter` - Code examples - `tutorial-engineer` - Tutorials #### Actions 1. Create example requests 2. Write SDK examples 3. Add curl examples 4. Create tutorials 5. Test examples #### Copy-Paste Prompts ``` Use @api-documenter to generate code examples ``` ### Phase 5: Interactive Docs #### Skills to Invoke - `api-documenter` - Interactive docs #### Actions 1. Set up Swagger UI 2. Configure Redoc 3. Add try-it functionality 4. Test interactivity 5. Deploy docs #### Copy-Paste Prompts ``` Use @api-documenter to set up interactive documentation ``` ### Phase 6: Documentation Site #### Skills to Invoke - `docs-architect` - Documentation architecture - `wiki-page-writer` - Documentation #### Actions 1. Choose platform 2. Design structure 3. Create pages 4. Add navigation 5. Configure search #### Copy-Paste Prompts ``` Use @docs-architect to design API documentation site ``` ### Phase 7: Maintenance #### Skills to Invoke - `api-documenter` - Doc maintenance #### Actions 1. Set up auto-generation 2. Configure validation 3. Add review process 4. Schedule updates 5. Monitor feedback #### Copy-Paste Prompts ``` Use @api-documenter to set up automated doc generation ``` ## Quality Gates - [ ] OpenAPI spec complete - [ ] Developer guide written - [ ] Code examples working - [ ] Interactive docs functional - [ ] Documentation deployed ## Related Workflow Bundles - `documentation` - Documentation - `api-development` - API development - `development` - Development
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