How do I provide my API key to the skill?

You can set the API_KEY environment variable in your system or within the Claude Code configuration file to securely manage authentication.

Can this skill modify my local source code?

No, this specific skill is designed for external API interaction and operates without permissions to edit local files or execute bash commands.

Does it support custom API base URLs?

Yes, you can configure the API_BASE_URL environment variable to point the skill to any specific RESTful endpoint.

How are API timeouts handled?

The skill includes a default timeout of 30,000ms, which can be customized via the API_TIMEOUT configuration variable to suit slow or fast-responding services.

REST API Connector

Name: REST API Connector
Author: AcidicSoil

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API Development

Connects Claude to external REST APIs to manage authentication, execute HTTP requests, and process structured data responses.

The REST API Connector skill empowers Claude Code to interface directly with external web services, enabling real-time data retrieval and interaction with backend systems. It simplifies integration tasks by automatically handling authentication headers, managing rate limits, and implementing retry logic for robust connectivity. Whether you are fetching user data, triggering webhooks, or syncing with third-party platforms, this skill provides a secure and efficient way for Claude to act as an API client within your development workflow.

Key Features

01Built-in rate limiting and configurable retry logic

02Response caching to optimize performance and reduce API calls

03Intelligent JSON response parsing and data extraction

04Automated authentication header management via API keys

05Full support for GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE HTTP methods

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Use Cases

01Automating data submissions to CMS endpoints or database APIs

02Fetching real-time data from internal services or third-party platforms like GitHub or Jira

03Verifying system status and health checks through automated endpoint monitoring

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add acidicsoil/skill-porter api-connector-converted

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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