Which documentation sources does this skill support?

It leverages a variety of tools including Web Search, WebFetch, and specialized MCP servers like Microsoft Learn and Context7 for comprehensive documentation coverage.

Why should I use the docs-lookup skill?

The docs-lookup skill prevents wasted development iterations by ensuring you use the correct API syntax, parameters, and current methods before you begin writing code.

Can it help with specific programming languages or frameworks?

Yes, it is designed to work across any ecosystem by utilizing generic web searches alongside specific servers for environments like .NET, Python, and Azure.

How does this help with deprecated code?

The skill follows a mandatory check for 'Obsolete' or 'Deprecated' labels in official documentation, helping you identify and use recommended alternatives from the start.

API Documentation Lookup

Name: API Documentation Lookup
Author: Was85

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Learning & Documentation

Ensures accurate API implementation by verifying method signatures and patterns against official documentation before writing code.

The docs-lookup skill is a specialized capability designed to eliminate guesswork and technical debt during the development process. By enforcing a mandatory verification workflow, it guides the AI to use web searches, WebFetch, and specialized MCP servers to confirm API parameters, check for deprecation, and find working examples. This proactive approach prevents common errors such as incorrect method signatures, use of obsolete features, and runtime failures, ultimately reducing the number of failed build iterations and improving overall code quality.

Key Features

01Mandatory six-step verification workflow for all new API implementations

02Version-aware analysis to prevent the use of deprecated or obsolete APIs

03Strategic identification of breaking changes and framework migration paths

04Multi-tool verification utilizing Web Search, WebFetch, and MCP servers

05Deep integration with Microsoft Learn for .NET and Azure ecosystems

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Use Cases

01Integrating a new third-party library or NuGet package into an existing project

02Migrating legacy codebases to newer framework versions with breaking changes

03Resolving ambiguous build errors related to incorrect external API usage

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add was85/ralph-rlm-agent-framework docs-lookup

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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