npm package: @j0kz/api-designer-mcp
Description: API Designer MCP - Generate OpenAPI/Swagger specs, design REST endpoints, create GraphQL schemas, and generate API clients. Works with Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Roo Code, and any MCP-compatible editor.
Author: j0kz
Latest version: 1.1.1

# @j0kz/api-designer-mcp

> Design REST and GraphQL APIs with OpenAPI generation

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## 🎉 What's New in v1.0.26

- **📚 Comprehensive Examples**: New example files in [`examples/api-designer/`](../../examples/api-designer/)
- **🎯 Better Error Messages**: Improved validation and error handling
- **✅ Production Ready**: Enhanced OpenAPI generation and REST/GraphQL design

## 🚀 Quick Start

### ⭐ Option 1: Install ALL 8 Tools (Recommended)

Get the complete suite with ONE command:

**Claude Code:**

```bash
# Mac/Linux
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/j0kz/mcp-agents/main/install-all.sh | bash

# Windows (PowerShell)
irm https://raw.githubusercontent.com/j0kz/mcp-agents/main/install-all.ps1 | iex
```

**Cursor/Windsurf:**

```bash
# Download complete config
curl -o ~/.cursor/mcp_config.json https://raw.githubusercontent.com/j0kz/mcp-agents/main/mcp_config_all.json

# Or for Windsurf
curl -o ~/.windsurf/mcp_config.json https://raw.githubusercontent.com/j0kz/mcp-agents/main/mcp_config_all.json
```

### Option 2: Install Only This Tool

**Claude Code:**

```bash
claude mcp add api-designer "npx @j0kz/api-designer-mcp" --scope user
```

**Cursor/Windsurf:** Add to `mcp_config.json`:

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "api-designer": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["@j0kz/api-designer-mcp"]
    }
  }
}
```

### Start Using Immediately

After setup, just chat naturally with your AI:

```
💬 You: "Design a REST API for user management"
🤖 AI: *Creates design* Endpoints: GET/POST /users, GET/PUT/DELETE /users/:id, POST /users/:id/verify. Includes auth, validation...

💬 You: "Generate OpenAPI spec for my Express app"
🤖 AI: *Analyzes routes* Created openapi.yaml with: 15 endpoints, request/response schemas, authentication, error codes...

💬 You: "Review API design best practices"
🤖 AI: Issues: Missing versioning (/v1/), inconsistent naming (getUser vs fetch_order), no rate limiting, missing HATEOAS links...
```

## ✨ Features

🎨 **API Design** - Create REST and GraphQL APIs from requirements
📄 **OpenAPI Generation** - Auto-generate Swagger/OpenAPI specs
✅ **Best Practices** - RESTful conventions, versioning, error handling
🔍 **Design Review** - Check API consistency and completeness

## 📦 Complete @j0kz MCP Suite

Get all 8 professional development tools - install individually or all at once:

```bash
# 🎯 Code Quality Suite
npx @j0kz/smart-reviewer-mcp      # AI code review
npx @j0kz/test-generator-mcp      # Auto-generate tests
npx @j0kz/refactor-assistant-mcp  # Refactoring help

# 🏗️ Architecture & Design
npx @j0kz/architecture-analyzer-mcp  # Architecture analysis
npx @j0kz/api-designer-mcp           # API design
npx @j0kz/db-schema-mcp              # Database schemas

# 📚 Documentation & Security
npx @j0kz/doc-generator-mcp       # Auto-generate docs
npx @j0kz/security-scanner-mcp    # Security scanning
```

**👉 [View complete collection on GitHub](https://github.com/j0KZ/mcp-agents)**

## 🎯 How It Works

1. **Install once** - Run the setup command for your editor
2. **Restart editor** - Reload to activate the MCP
3. **Chat naturally** - Just ask your AI assistant to help
4. **Get results** - The MCP tools work behind the scenes

No configuration files, no complex setup, no API keys needed!

## 🔧 Editor Support

| Editor          | Status          | Notes          |
| --------------- | --------------- | -------------- |
| **Claude Code** | ✅ Full support | Recommended    |
| **Cursor**      | ✅ Full support | Native MCP     |
| **Windsurf**    | ✅ Full support | Built-in MCP   |
| **Roo Code**    | ✅ Full support | MCP compatible |
| **Continue**    | ✅ Full support | MCP plugin     |
| **Zed**         | ✅ Full support | MCP support    |

Any MCP-compatible editor works!

## ❓ Troubleshooting

**MCP not showing up?**

- Restart your editor after installation
- Check: `claude mcp list` (Claude Code) to verify connection

**Commands not working?**

- Make sure Node.js is installed (`node --version`)
- Try reinstalling: Remove and re-add the MCP

**Still stuck?**

- [Open an issue](https://github.com/j0KZ/mcp-agents/issues)
- [Check full documentation](https://github.com/j0KZ/mcp-agents)

## 📄 License

MIT © [j0KZ](https://github.com/j0KZ)

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