api-security
api-security is an code AI skill with a core value of Authorized security assessment of REST, GraphQL, WebSocket, and SOAP APIs: discovery, authentication and authorization flaws (BOLA/IDOR, JWT/OAuth), rate-limit testing, and a structured multi-phase me. It
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Authorized security assessment of REST, GraphQL, WebSocket, and SOAP APIs: discovery, authentication and authorization flaws (BOLA/IDOR, JWT/OAuth), rate-limit testing, and a structured multi-phase me
Quick Facts
mkdir -p ./skills/api-security && curl -sfL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills/main/skills/api-security/SKILL.md -o ./skills/api-security/SKILL.mdRun in terminal / PowerShell. Requires curl (Unix) or PowerShell 5+ (Windows).
Skill Content
Authorized security assessment of REST, GraphQL, WebSocket, and SOAP APIs: discovery, authentication and authorization flaws (BOLA/IDOR, JWT/OAuth), rate-limit testing, and a structured multi-phase me
🎯 Best For
- Security auditors
- DevSecOps teams
- Compliance officers
- QA engineers
- Developers writing unit tests
💡 Use Cases
- Auditing dependencies for known CVEs
- Scanning API endpoints for auth gaps
- Generating test cases for edge conditions
- Writing integration test suites
📖 How to Use This Skill
- 1
Install the Skill
Copy the install command from the Terminal tab and run it. The SKILL.md file downloads to your local skills directory.
- 2
Load into Your AI Assistant
Open Claude and reference the skill. Paste the SKILL.md content or use the system prompt tab.
- 3
Apply api-security to Your Work
Open your project in the AI assistant and ask it to apply the skill. Start with a small module to verify the output quality.
- 4
Review and Refine
Review AI suggestions before committing. Run tests, check for regressions, and iterate on the skill output.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can this replace a dedicated SAST tool?
AI-based security review is complementary to SAST tools. Use it as a first-pass filter, not a replacement.
Does this generate test mocks?
Many testing skills include mock generation. Check the install command and skill content for details.
Is api-security compatible with Cursor and VS Code?
Yes — this skill works with any AI coding assistant including Cursor, VS Code with Copilot, and JetBrains IDEs.
Do I need specific dependencies for api-security?
Check the install command and Works With section. Most code skills only require the AI assistant and your codebase.
How do I install api-security?
Copy the install command from the Terminal tab and run it. The skill downloads to ./skills/api-security/SKILL.md, ready to use.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
Only scanning surface-level issues
Deep security review requires understanding your app architecture, not just regex patterns.
Not testing edge cases
AI tends to generate happy-path tests. Manually review for boundary conditions.
Skipping validation
Always test AI-generated code changes, even for simple refactors.
Missing dependency updates
Check if the skill requires updated dependencies or new packages.