Http Method Helper
This tool generates HTTP request payloads (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) with appropriate headers and data for API calls, streamlining development.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add http-method-helper npx -- -y @trustedskills/http-method-helper
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"http-method-helper": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/http-method-helper"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill helps you construct HTTP requests using various methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, etc.). It can generate the correct request structure based on your instructions, including headers and body. The tool aims to simplify building API calls within an AI agent workflow by handling the complexities of HTTP method formatting.
When to use it
- You need to make a specific type of API call (e.g., POST data to create a new resource).
- You want to test different HTTP methods against an endpoint.
- You're building an AI agent that interacts with web services and requires precise HTTP request formatting.
- You are automating tasks involving interacting with APIs.
Key capabilities
- Generates HTTP requests using various methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE).
- Handles request headers.
- Formats the request body as needed for the specified method.
Example prompts
- "Create a GET request to
https://example.com/api/datawith the headerAuthorization: Bearer mytoken." - "Generate a POST request to
https://api.example.com/userswith the body{\"name\": \"John Doe\", \"email\": \"[email protected]\"}." - “Construct a PUT request for updating a resource at
/items/123.”
Tips & gotchas
The skill's effectiveness depends on providing clear instructions about the desired HTTP method, endpoint URL, headers, and body content. Ensure your API calls are correctly formatted according to the target API’s documentation.
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