api-generator

What This Skill Does

The api-generator skill is a powerful command-line utility for OpenClaw that automates the boilerplate-heavy process of API development. It provides developers with a streamlined way to scaffold production-ready code structures, including RESTful endpoints, GraphQL schemas, and OpenAPI documentation. By abstracting away the initial setup phase, the skill allows developers to focus on business logic rather than infrastructure configuration. It supports essential backend components such as authentication providers (JWT, OAuth, API keys), sophisticated rate-limiting algorithms, and automated test suites via Jest and Supertest. All generated code is printed directly to stdout, allowing for seamless integration into existing workflows through piping or manual copy-pasting.

Installation

To integrate this tool into your OpenClaw environment, execute the following command in your terminal:

clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/ckchzh/api-generator

Ensure that you have the necessary execution permissions and that your project environment is compatible with the generated Express.js or Python boilerplate requirements.

Use Cases

This skill is ideal for rapid prototyping, building microservices, and standardizing API structures across teams. Use it to quickly generate a mock server for frontend teams while the actual backend is being developed. It is also highly effective for adding security layers, such as token-bucket rate limiting or JWT validation, to legacy applications without manual code entry. Furthermore, it accelerates the creation of client-side integration code, generating Python API clients that match your defined server endpoints perfectly.

Example Prompts

1. "Generate a RESTful endpoint for a 'blog-post' resource and include an accompanying test suite using Jest."
2. "I need a GraphQL schema for a 'customer' entity with queries for fetching single records and mutations for creation."
3. "Set up a sliding-window rate limiter and generate a JWT authentication boilerplate for my project."

Tips & Limitations

• Output Handling: Since the code outputs to stdout, use > filename.js or >> filename.js to redirect the output directly into your project files.
• Customization: Generated code serves as a starting point. While production-ready in terms of structure, always review generated logic to ensure it adheres to your specific security and business requirements.
• Compatibility: The REST generation is specifically optimized for Express.js environments; verify that your environment supports these node modules before deploying the generated code.