Windsurf Api Development

Overview

This skill enables AI-assisted API development workflows within Windsurf. Cascade can generate type-safe API clients from OpenAPI/Swagger specs, create comprehensive API documentation, design REST and GraphQL schemas, and produce SDKs for multiple languages. It accelerates API development from design through implementation to documentation.

Prerequisites

Windsurf IDE with Cascade enabled
OpenAPI/Swagger specification or API endpoints
Target language runtime (Node.js, Python, etc.)
Understanding of API design patterns
Documentation requirements defined

Instructions

Define API Specification
Generate Clients
Implement Endpoints
Create Documentation
Test and Validate

See {baseDir}/references/implementation.md for detailed implementation guide.

Output

Generated API clients (TypeScript, Python, etc.)
Type definitions and schemas
API reference documentation
Quick start guides and examples

Error Handling

See {baseDir}/references/errors.md for comprehensive error handling.

Examples

See {baseDir}/references/examples.md for detailed examples.

name	windsurf-api-development
description	Generate API clients and documentation with Cascade. Activate when users mention "generate api client", "api documentation", "openapi generation", "sdk generation", or "api integration". Handles API development workflows. Use when working with APIs or building integrations. Trigger with phrases like "windsurf api development", "windsurf development", "windsurf".
allowed-tools	Read,Write,Edit,Bash(cmd:*),Grep
version	1.0.0
license	MIT
author	Jeremy Longshore <jeremy@intentsolutions.io>

windsurf-api-developmentClaude Skill

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