How do I install api-security-testing?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills --skill api-security-testing` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does api-security-testing support?

api-security-testing works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is api-security-testing free to use?

Yes. api-security-testing is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by sickn33.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for api-security-testing?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install api-security-testing?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills --skill api-security-testing` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does api-security-testing support?

api-security-testing works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is api-security-testing free to use?

Yes. api-security-testing is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by sickn33.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for api-security-testing?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install api-security-testing?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills --skill api-security-testing` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does api-security-testing support?

api-security-testing works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is api-security-testing free to use?

Yes. api-security-testing is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by sickn33.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for api-security-testing?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install api-security-testing?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills --skill api-security-testing` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does api-security-testing support?

api-security-testing works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is api-security-testing free to use?

Yes. api-security-testing is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by sickn33.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for api-security-testing?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install api-security-testing?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills --skill api-security-testing` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does api-security-testing support?

api-security-testing works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is api-security-testing free to use?

Yes. api-security-testing is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by sickn33.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for api-security-testing?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install api-security-testing?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills --skill api-security-testing` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does api-security-testing support?

api-security-testing works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is api-security-testing free to use?

Yes. api-security-testing is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by sickn33.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for api-security-testing?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install api-security-testing?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills --skill api-security-testing` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does api-security-testing support?

api-security-testing works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is api-security-testing free to use?

Yes. api-security-testing is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by sickn33.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for api-security-testing?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install api-security-testing?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills --skill api-security-testing` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does api-security-testing support?

api-security-testing works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is api-security-testing free to use?

Yes. api-security-testing is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by sickn33.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for api-security-testing?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install api-security-testing?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills --skill api-security-testing` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does api-security-testing support?

api-security-testing works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is api-security-testing free to use?

Yes. api-security-testing is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by sickn33.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for api-security-testing?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install api-security-testing?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills --skill api-security-testing` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does api-security-testing support?

api-security-testing works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is api-security-testing free to use?

Yes. api-security-testing is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by sickn33.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for api-security-testing?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install api-security-testing?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills --skill api-security-testing` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Backend

api-security-testing▌

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summary

Specialized workflow for testing REST and GraphQL API security including authentication, authorization, rate limiting, input validation, and API-specific vulnerabilities.

skill.md

API Security Testing Workflow

Overview

Specialized workflow for testing REST and GraphQL API security including authentication, authorization, rate limiting, input validation, and API-specific vulnerabilities.

When to Use This Workflow

Use this workflow when:

Testing REST API security
Assessing GraphQL endpoints
Validating API authentication
Testing API rate limiting
Bug bounty API testing

Workflow Phases

Phase 1: API Discovery

Skills to Invoke

api-fuzzing-bug-bounty - API fuzzing
scanning-tools - API scanning

Actions

Enumerate endpoints
Document API methods
Identify parameters
Map data flows
Review documentation

Copy-Paste Prompts

Use @api-fuzzing-bug-bounty to discover API endpoints

Phase 2: Authentication Testing

Skills to Invoke

broken-authentication - Auth testing
api-security-best-practices - API auth

Actions

Test API key validation
Test JWT tokens
Test OAuth2 flows
Test token expiration
Test refresh tokens

Copy-Paste Prompts

Use @broken-authentication to test API authentication

Phase 3: Authorization Testing

Skills to Invoke

idor-testing - IDOR testing

Actions

Test object-level authorization
Test function-level authorization
Test role-based access
Test privilege escalation
Test multi-tenant isolation

Copy-Paste Prompts

Use @idor-testing to test API authorization

Phase 4: Input Validation

Skills to Invoke

api-fuzzing-bug-bounty - API fuzzing
sql-injection-testing - Injection testing

Actions

Test parameter validation
Test SQL injection
Test NoSQL injection
Test command injection
Test XXE injection

Copy-Paste Prompts

Use @api-fuzzing-bug-bounty to fuzz API parameters

Phase 5: Rate Limiting

Skills to Invoke

api-security-best-practices - Rate limiting

Actions

Test rate limit headers
Test brute force protection
Test resource exhaustion
Test bypass techniques
Document limitations

Copy-Paste Prompts

Use @api-security-best-practices to test rate limiting

Phase 6: GraphQL Testing

Skills to Invoke

api-fuzzing-bug-bounty - GraphQL fuzzing

Actions

Test introspection
Test query depth
Test query complexity
Test batch queries
Test field suggestions

Copy-Paste Prompts

Use @api-fuzzing-bug-bounty to test GraphQL security

Phase 7: Error Handling

Skills to Invoke

api-security-best-practices - Error handling

Actions

Test error messages
Check information disclosure
Test stack traces
Verify logging
Document findings

Copy-Paste Prompts

Use @api-security-best-practices to audit API error handling

API Security Checklist

Quality Gates

All endpoints tested
Vulnerabilities documented
Remediation provided
Report generated

Related Workflow Bundles

security-audit - Security auditing
web-security-testing - Web security
api-development - API development

how to use api-security-testing

How to use api-security-testing on Cursor

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Prerequisites

Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:

›Cursor installed and configured on your development machine
›Node.js version 16.0+ with npm package manager (verify with node --version)
›Active project directory or workspace where you want to add api-security-testing

Execute installation command

Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:

$npx skills add https://github.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills --skill api-security-testing

The skills CLI fetches api-security-testing from GitHub repository sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills and configures it for Cursor.

Select Cursor when prompted

The CLI will show a list of available agents. Use arrow keys to navigate and space to select Cursor:

◆ Which agents do you want to install to?

│

│ ── Universal (.agents/skills) ── always included ────

│ • Amp

│ • Antigravity

│ • Cline

│ • Codex

│ ●Cursor(selected)

│ • Cursor

│ • Windsurf

Verify installation

Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:

.cursor/skills/api-security-testing

Reload or restart Cursor to activate api-security-testing. Access the skill through slash commands (e.g., /api-security-testing) or your agent's skill management interface.

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Security & Verification Notice

We perform automated surface-level scans (Gen AI Scanner, Socket, Snyk) during installation. These checks detect common vulnerabilities but do not guarantee complete security. Always review skill source code and verify the publisher's reputation before production use.

Skills execute code in your development environment. Always verify the publisher's identity, review recent commits, and test in isolated environments before production deployment.

Additional Resources

›View source code on GitHub ›Skills CLI documentation ›Learn more about Cursor ›What are agent skills?

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Use Cases▌

Task Automation & Efficiency

Automate repetitive workflows and reduce manual effort

Example

Generate reports, summarize documents, draft communications

✓

Save 3-5 hours per week on routine tasks

Knowledge Enhancement

Learn new skills, understand complex topics, get expert guidance

Example

Explain concepts, provide examples, suggest learning resources

✓

Accelerate learning and skill development by 2x

Quality Improvement

Enhance output quality through reviews, suggestions, and refinements

Example

Review drafts, suggest improvements, catch errors

✓

Improve work quality by 30-40% with less effort

Implementation Guide▌

Prerequisites

›Claude Desktop or compatible AI client with skill support
›Clear understanding of task or problem to solve
›Willingness to iterate and refine outputs

Time Estimate

15-45 minutes depending on use case complexity

Installation Steps

1.Install skill using provided installation command
2.Test with simple use case relevant to your work
3.Evaluate output quality and relevance
4.Iterate on prompts to improve results
5.Integrate into regular workflow if valuable

Common Pitfalls

⚠Expecting perfect results without iteration
⚠Not providing enough context in prompts
⚠Using skill for tasks outside its intended scope
⚠Accepting outputs without review and validation

Best Practices▌

✓ Do

+Start with clear, specific prompts
+Provide relevant context and constraints
+Review and refine all outputs before using
+Iterate to improve output quality
+Document successful prompt patterns

✗ Don't

−Don't use without understanding skill limitations
−Don't skip validation of outputs
−Don't share sensitive information in prompts
−Don't expect skill to replace human judgment

💡 Pro Tips

★Be specific about desired format and style
★Ask for multiple options to choose from
★Request explanations to understand reasoning
★Combine AI efficiency with human expertise

When to Use This▌

✓ Use When

Use when skill capabilities match your task, clear ROI on time saved, and you can validate outputs. Best for repetitive tasks, learning, and quality improvement.

✗ Avoid When

Avoid when task requires deep expertise you can't validate, involves sensitive decisions, or when learning process is more valuable than speed of completion.

Learning Path▌

1Familiarize yourself with skill capabilities and limitations
2Start with low-risk, non-critical tasks
3Progress to more complex and valuable use cases
4Build expertise through regular use and experimentation

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Ratings

4.5★★★★★65 reviews

★★★★★Dhruvi Jain· Dec 16, 2024
api-security-testing reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
★★★★★Chen Martin· Dec 16, 2024
api-security-testing is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.
★★★★★Pratham Ware· Dec 12, 2024
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: api-security-testing is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
★★★★★Amelia Mehta· Dec 12, 2024
api-security-testing reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
★★★★★Xiao Huang· Dec 8, 2024
I recommend api-security-testing for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
★★★★★Liam Verma· Nov 27, 2024
api-security-testing reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
★★★★★Chen White· Nov 27, 2024
api-security-testing has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
★★★★★Oshnikdeep· Nov 7, 2024
I recommend api-security-testing for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
★★★★★Harper Perez· Nov 7, 2024
api-security-testing fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
★★★★★Aarav Gill· Nov 3, 2024
I recommend api-security-testing for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.

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