mocking-apis
Generate mock API servers for testing and development with realistic response data.Use when creating mock APIs for development and testing.Trigger with phrases like "create mock API", "generate API mock", or "setup mock server".
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About mocking-apis
The 'mocking-apis' skill helps developers generate mock API servers for testing and development purposes. It addresses the need for realistic and configurable mock APIs to simulate real-world API responses, allowing developers to create and test APIs without relying on live backend services. This is particularly useful in scenarios where the backend is still being developed, or when testing specific edge cases and failures that may be hard to simulate with a live service.
FAQ
How do I trigger the mocking-apis skill?
You can trigger the skill by using phrases like 'create mock API', 'generate API mock', or 'setup mock server'.
What tools are allowed with this skill?
The allowed tools are Read, Write, Edit, Grep, Glob, and Bash with the 'api:mock-*' prefix.
What prerequisites do I need before using this skill?
You need API design specifications, a development environment with necessary frameworks, accessible backend services, defined authentication and authorization strategies, and configured testing tools.
What frameworks and tools does this skill support?
This skill supports frameworks such as Express.js, Fastify, Flask, FastAPI, Spring Boot, Gin, and Echo, and uses OpenAPI 3.0+ for API documentation.
Install mocking-apis
Quick Setup:
- Copy the skill folder to
.claude/skills/ - Claude will automatically detect and use the skill
