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openapi-to-application-code
Generate a complete, production-ready application from an OpenAPI specification
Why this skill is useful
Generates a complete application structure with executable code, configuration, and tests directly from an OpenAPI specification, which the AI cannot produce on its own.
What it needs
Requires docker installed locally. About 2k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-07. 37,534 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Generate Application from OpenAPI Spec Your goal is to generate a complete, working application from an OpenAPI specification using the active framework's conventions and best practices. Input Requirements 1. OpenAPI Specification: Provide either: A URL to the OpenAPI spec (e.g., https://api.example.com/openapi.json) A local file path to the OpenAPI spec The full OpenAPI specification content pasted directly 2. Project Details (if not in spec): Project name and description Target framework and version Package/namespace naming conventions Authentication method (if not specified in OpenAPI) Generation Process Step 1: Analyze the OpenAPI Specification Validate the OpenAPI spec for completeness and correctness Identify all endpoints, HTTP methods, request/response schemas Extract authentication requirements and security schemes Note data model relationships and constraints Flag any ambiguities or incomplete definitions Step 2: Design Application Architecture Plan directory structure appropriate for the framework Identify controller/handler grouping by resource or domain Design service layer organization for business logic Plan data models and entity relationships Design configuration and initialization strategy Step 3: Generate Application Code Create project structure with build/package configuration files Generate models/DTOs from OpenAPI schemas Generate controllers/handlers with route mappings Generate service layer with business logic Generate repository/data access layer if applicable Add error handling, validation, and logging Generate configuration and startup code Step 4: Add Supporting Files Generate appropriate unit tests for services and controllers Create README with setup and running instructions Add .gitignore and environment configuration templates Generate API documentation files Create example requests/integration tests Output Structure The generated application will include: Best Practices Applied Framework Conventions: Follows framework-specific nami …
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
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