spectral-linting

Lint OpenAPI specs with Spectral using a .spectral.yml configuration.

6|Updated Feb 20, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zerobias-org/module --skill spectral-linting
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Skill: spectral-linting
Source: https://github.com/zerobias-org/module/tree/main/.claude/skills/spectral-linting
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zerobias-org/module --skill spectral-linting

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

OpenAPI specs often drift or contain errors that slip into production, causing integration issues and slow down development. This Skill provides a standardized Spectral-based linting setup to catch common OpenAPI mistakes before merge and promote consistent API documentation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Standard OpenAPI linting setup using Spectral with a recommended baseline (.spectral.yml) for critical and warning rules.
  • CI-friendly guidance to automatically lint specs in pull requests and pipelines.
  • Enforces key quality checks (operationId presence, 2xx responses, tag definitions, and valid schemas) to reduce regressions.

Quick Start

Install Spectral and run lint on your OpenAPI spec using the spectral-cli tool.

Frequently Asked Questions about spectral-linting

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I lint OpenAPI specs to enforce API quality in CI pipelines?▼

You can lint OpenAPI specs in CI pipelines using Spectral to catch API errors before merge and promote consistent API documentation across projects. This setup requires a .spectral.yml configuration file and a basic OpenAPI document to begin automated linting.

What OpenAPI errors does Spectral linting catch before production?▼

Spectral linting catches common OpenAPI drift and errors before production, enforcing checks like operationId presence, 2xx responses, tag definitions, and valid schemas to reduce integration issues and regressions.

What do I need to start linting an OpenAPI document with Spectral?▼

To start linting an OpenAPI document with Spectral, you need a .spectral.yml file in your project root and a basic OpenAPI document. You then install Spectral and run the lint using the spectral-cli tool.

Can I use Spectral to automatically lint OpenAPI specs in pull requests?▼

Yes, you can use Spectral to automatically lint OpenAPI specs in pull requests. This Skill provides CI-friendly guidance to integrate Spectral into your pipelines, ensuring API quality checks run automatically before merges.

Why should I use Spectral for OpenAPI linting instead of other category-level tools?▼

Spectral provides a standardized linting setup with a recommended baseline configuration for critical and warning rules, specifically designed to prevent OpenAPI spec drift and catch integration issues early in development.

Does Spectral support a ready-made configuration for onboarding new API teams?▼

Yes, Spectral supports a ready-made configuration with a recommended baseline for critical and warning rules, providing clear guidance specifically designed to onboard new API teams and enforce consistent quality checks.