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OpenAPI Spec Generation

Comprehensive patterns for creating, maintaining, and validating OpenAPI 3.1 specifications for RESTful APIs.

Use this skill when

  • Creating API documentation from scratch
  • Generating OpenAPI specs from existing code
  • Designing API contracts (design-first approach)
  • Validating API implementations against specs
  • Generating client SDKs from specs
  • Setting up API documentation portals

Do not use this skill when

  • The task is unrelated to openapi spec generation
  • You need a different domain or tool outside this scope

Instructions

  • Clarify goals, constraints, and required inputs.
  • Apply relevant best practices and validate outcomes.
  • Provide actionable steps and verification.
  • If detailed examples are required, open resources/implementation-playbook.md.

Resources

  • resources/implementation-playbook.md for detailed patterns and examples.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is openapi-spec-generation?

openapi-spec-generation is an expert AI persona designed to improve your coding workflow. Generate and maintain OpenAPI 3.1 specifications from code, design-first specs, and validation patterns. Use when creating API documentation, generating SDKs, or ensuring API contract compliance. It provides senior-level context directly within your IDE.

How do I install the openapi-spec-generation skill in Cursor or Windsurf?

To install the openapi-spec-generation skill, download the package, extract the files to your project's .cursor/skills directory, and type @openapi-spec-generation in your editor chat to activate the expert instructions.

Is openapi-spec-generation free to download?

Yes, the openapi-spec-generation AI persona is completely free to download and integrate into compatible Agentic IDEs like Cursor, Windsurf, Github Copilot, and Anthropic MCP servers.

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openapi-spec-generation

Generate and maintain OpenAPI 3.1 specifications from code, design-first specs, and validation patterns. Use when creating API documentation, generating SDKs, or ensuring API contract compliance.

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Platform

IDE Native

Price

Free Download

Setup Instructions

Cursor & Windsurf

  1. Download the zip file above.
  2. Extract to .cursor/skills
  3. Type @openapi-spec-generation in editor chat.

Copilot & ChatGPT

Copy the instructions from the panel on the left and paste them into your custom instructions setting.

"Adding this openapi-spec-generation persona to my Cursor workspace completely changed the quality of code my AI generates. Saves me hours every week."

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Alex Dev
Senior Engineer, TechCorp