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API Documentation Writer

Write clear API documentation with authentication, endpoints, and examples.

/api-documentation-writer

Time Saved

1-2 days → 20 min

Compared to doing it manually

Slash Command

/api-documentation-writer

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The Problem

Developers are your users. Bad docs mean bad adoption.

What You Get

  • Quick start guide
  • Authentication section
  • Endpoint reference with examples
  • Error codes and handling
  • SDKs and changelog

How to use this skill

  1. 1Download the skill file using the button on this page
  2. 2Add the file to your .claude/skills/ folder in your project
  3. 3Type /api-documentation-writer in Claude to run the skill

Best For

PMs launching APIsDeveloper experience teamsAnyone writing technical documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

Good API docs include: clear endpoint descriptions, request/response examples, authentication details, error codes, and quick-start guides. Developers should be able to make their first API call within minutes.

Engineering writes technical details, Product ensures it's understandable to the target audience, and Developer Relations (if you have them) advocates for developer experience. It's a shared responsibility.

Update with every API change — ideally as part of the PR process. Outdated docs are worse than no docs. Include versioning so developers know which docs match their integration.