api-designer
About
The api-designer skill helps developers create robust REST APIs and function contracts by defining clear request/response schemas, error handling, and authentication strategies. Use it when you need to design well-documented, maintainable APIs that follow industry best practices. It ensures your API designs are intuitive and comprehensively specified for consumers.
Quick Install
Claude Code
Recommendednpx skills add matteocervelli/llms -a claude-code/plugin add https://github.com/matteocervelli/llmsgit clone https://github.com/matteocervelli/llms.git ~/.claude/skills/api-designerCopy and paste this command in Claude Code to install this skill
GitHub Repository
Frequently asked questions
What is the api-designer skill?
api-designer is a Claude Skill by matteocervelli. Skills package instructions and resources that Claude loads on demand, so Claude can perform api-designer-related tasks without extra prompting.
How do I install api-designer?
Use the install commands on this page: add api-designer to Claude Code as a plugin, or clone its repository into your skills directory, then restart Claude so it picks up the skill.
What category does api-designer belong to?
api-designer is in the Design category, tagged word, api and design.
Is api-designer free to use?
Yes. api-designer is listed on AIMCP and free to install. It runs inside Claude, so no separate service account is required to use the skill itself.
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