Api Testing Helper
- 42 installs
- 2.6k repo stars
- Updated August 5, 2026
- jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins-plus-skills
Assists with manual and automated API testing using curl and REST workflows.
About
Auto-activating API-development skill that helps test API endpoints. A developer uses it for ad-hoc REST endpoint testing and validation.
- Auto-activates on api-testing-helper requests
- API Development category, curl-based tooling
Api Testing Helper by the numbers
- 42 all-time installs (skills.sh)
- Ranked #1,262 of 2,153 Testing & QA skills by installs in the Skillselion catalog
- Data as of Aug 5, 2026 (Skillselion catalog sync)
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| Installs | 42 |
|---|---|
| repo stars | ★ 2.6k |
| Last updated | August 5, 2026 |
| Repository | jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins-plus-skills ↗ |
What it does
Assists with manual and automated API testing using curl and REST workflows.
Files
Api Testing Helper
Overview
This skill provides automated assistance for api testing helper tasks within the API Development domain.
When to Use
This skill activates automatically when you:
- Mention "api testing helper" in your request
- Ask about api testing helper patterns or best practices
- Need help with api development skills covering rest, graphql, openapi, authentication, and api design patterns.
Instructions
1. Provides step-by-step guidance for api testing helper 2. Follows industry best practices and patterns 3. Generates production-ready code and configurations 4. Validates outputs against common standards
Examples
Example: Basic Usage Request: "Help me with api testing helper" Result: Provides step-by-step guidance and generates appropriate configurations
Prerequisites
- Relevant development environment configured
- Access to necessary tools and services
- Basic understanding of api development concepts
Output
- Generated configurations and code
- Best practice recommendations
- Validation results
Error Handling
| Error | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration invalid | Missing required fields | Check documentation for required parameters |
| Tool not found | Dependency not installed | Install required tools per prerequisites |
| Permission denied | Insufficient access | Verify credentials and permissions |
Resources
- Official documentation for related tools
- Best practices guides
- Community examples and tutorials
Related Skills
Part of the API Development skill category. Tags: api, rest, graphql, openapi, swagger
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