qa-api

Automates REST and GraphQL API discovery and testing with structured QA reports.

11|1|Updated Feb 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/KSD-CO/IronCode --skill qa-api
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: qa-api
Source: https://github.com/KSD-CO/IronCode/tree/main/packages/ironcode/skills/qa-api
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/KSD-CO/IronCode --skill qa-api

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Backend APIs often lack a UI for testing, making route discovery, endpoint validation, and consistent reporting tedious and error-prone. This Skill automates API discovery, tests endpoints with varied payloads, verifies authentication, and produces structured reports to accelerate QA.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Discover endpoints from OpenAPI specs or source code
  • Validate responses against schemas, including auth checks and edge cases
  • Generate structured QA reports with pass/fail evidence for REST and GraphQL APIs

Quick Start

Run this skill against a running backend to automatically discover routes and start tests.

Frequently Asked Questions about qa-api

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate API testing for backend services without a UI?▼

Automated API testing discovers routes from OpenAPI specs or source code, executes payload tests, verifies authentication, and generates structured QA reports for backend services lacking a UI.

Can I test both REST and GraphQL endpoints using the same automation tool?▼

Yes, you can test both REST and GraphQL endpoints. The automation discovers routes, validates responses against schemas, and checks authentication across both API types.

How do I discover API endpoints from OpenAPI specs for testing?▼

API endpoint discovery extracts routes directly from OpenAPI specs or source code. It validates these routes by executing tests with valid and invalid payloads to generate a structured QA report.

What is the best way to validate API authentication and handle edge case payloads?▼

Automated API testing validates endpoint responses against schemas, executing comprehensive tests with valid and invalid payloads while verifying authentication checks to capture edge case failures.

Do I need a running backend environment to execute automated API tests?▼

Yes, you need a running backend environment. The automation requires a live backend to discover routes, execute payload tests, verify authentication, and generate structured pass/fail QA reports.

How does automated API testing generate QA reports with pass and fail evidence?▼

Automated API testing generates structured QA reports by validating routes from OpenAPI specs, executing comprehensive payload tests, verifying authentication, and documenting pass/fail evidence for REST and GraphQL APIs.