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A skill your agent uses when the user or agent needs to pick a public API for a task (weather, images, finance, etc.).
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Install Choosing An API
$ npx skills add Manavarya09/public-apis-live --skill choosing-an-api -a claude-codeProject install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.
$ gh skill install Manavarya09/public-apis-live choosing-an-api --agent claude-codeProject scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/Manavarya09/public-apis-live.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/packages/plugin/skills/choosing-an-api .claude/skills/choosing-an-api && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.
Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/
Install the "choosing-an-api" agent skill from https://github.com/Manavarya09/public-apis-live/tree/main/packages/plugin/skills/choosing-an-api into .claude/skills/choosing-an-api/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "choosing-an-api", then confirm the skill loads.Claude Code copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$skill-installer install https://github.com/Manavarya09/public-apis-live/tree/main/packages/plugin/skills/choosing-an-apiType this inside Codex. $skill-installer <name> installs a curated skill from openai/skills. The installer writes to $CODEX_HOME/skills (default ~/.codex/skills). Restart Codex if the skill does not show up.
$ npx skills add Manavarya09/public-apis-live --skill choosing-an-api -a codexProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.codex/skills/.
$ gh skill install Manavarya09/public-apis-live choosing-an-api --agent codexProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/Manavarya09/public-apis-live.git skills-src && mkdir -p .agents/skills && cp -r skills-src/packages/plugin/skills/choosing-an-api .agents/skills/choosing-an-api && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.agents/skills/ instead of .agents/skills for a personal install.
Codex skills documentation · loads skills from .agents/skills/
Install the "choosing-an-api" agent skill from https://github.com/Manavarya09/public-apis-live/tree/main/packages/plugin/skills/choosing-an-api into .agents/skills/choosing-an-api/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "choosing-an-api", then confirm the skill loads.Codex copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add Manavarya09/public-apis-live --skill choosing-an-api -a cursorProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.cursor/skills/.
$ gh skill install Manavarya09/public-apis-live choosing-an-api --agent cursorProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/Manavarya09/public-apis-live.git skills-src && mkdir -p .cursor/skills && cp -r skills-src/packages/plugin/skills/choosing-an-api .cursor/skills/choosing-an-api && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.cursor/skills/ instead of .cursor/skills for a personal install.
Cursor skills documentation · loads skills from .cursor/skills/, .agents/skills/, .claude/skills/, .codex/skills/
Install the "choosing-an-api" agent skill from https://github.com/Manavarya09/public-apis-live/tree/main/packages/plugin/skills/choosing-an-api into .cursor/skills/choosing-an-api/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "choosing-an-api", then confirm the skill loads.Cursor copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gemini skills install https://github.com/Manavarya09/public-apis-live.git --path packages/plugin/skills/choosing-an-api--scope user (default) or --scope workspace; --path is the subfolder of the repo that holds the skill; --consent skips the security confirmation prompt.
$ npx skills add Manavarya09/public-apis-live --skill choosing-an-api -a gemini-cliProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.gemini/skills/.
$ gh skill install Manavarya09/public-apis-live choosing-an-api --agent gemini-cliProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/Manavarya09/public-apis-live.git skills-src && mkdir -p .gemini/skills && cp -r skills-src/packages/plugin/skills/choosing-an-api .gemini/skills/choosing-an-api && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.gemini/skills/ instead of .gemini/skills for a personal install, then run /skills reload.
Gemini CLI skills documentation · loads skills from .gemini/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "choosing-an-api" agent skill from https://github.com/Manavarya09/public-apis-live/tree/main/packages/plugin/skills/choosing-an-api into .gemini/skills/choosing-an-api/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "choosing-an-api", then confirm the skill loads.Gemini CLI copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gh skill install Manavarya09/public-apis-live choosing-an-apiInstalls for Copilot at project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Preview a skill first with gh skill preview. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ npx skills add Manavarya09/public-apis-live --skill choosing-an-api -a github-copilotProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.copilot/skills/.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/Manavarya09/public-apis-live.git skills-src && mkdir -p .github/skills && cp -r skills-src/packages/plugin/skills/choosing-an-api .github/skills/choosing-an-api && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.copilot/skills/ instead of .github/skills for a personal install. Commit .github/skills so cloud agent and code review can use it.
GitHub Copilot skills documentation · loads skills from .github/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "choosing-an-api" agent skill from https://github.com/Manavarya09/public-apis-live/tree/main/packages/plugin/skills/choosing-an-api into .github/skills/choosing-an-api/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "choosing-an-api", then confirm the skill loads.GitHub Copilot copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add Manavarya09/public-apis-live --skill choosing-an-api -a opencodeOpenCode documents no install command of its own. Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.config/opencode/skills/.
$ gh skill install Manavarya09/public-apis-live choosing-an-api --agent opencodeProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/Manavarya09/public-apis-live.git skills-src && mkdir -p .opencode/skills && cp -r skills-src/packages/plugin/skills/choosing-an-api .opencode/skills/choosing-an-api && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.config/opencode/skills/ instead of .opencode/skills for a personal install.
OpenCode skills documentation · loads skills from .opencode/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "choosing-an-api" agent skill from https://github.com/Manavarya09/public-apis-live/tree/main/packages/plugin/skills/choosing-an-api into .opencode/skills/choosing-an-api/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "choosing-an-api", then confirm the skill loads.OpenCode copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
Facts
- Skill name
choosing-an-api- GitHub stars
- 152
- Token cost
- ~175 tokens
- SKILL.md length
- 72 words
- Files
- 1
- Skills in repo
- 1
- Repo updated
- First seen
- Licence
- MIT
At a glance
A skill your agent uses when the user or agent needs to pick a public API for a task (weather, images, finance, etc.).
- Works in 3 steps: list_categories to see what's available. → search_apis with a category and/or… → get_api for full details (URL, auth,…
- Agent needs to pick a public API for a task (weather
- Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md
What it does
Choosing An API is an agent skill from Manavarya09/public-apis-live. Use when the user or agent needs to pick a public API for a task (weather, images, finance, etc.). Queries public-apis-live for reachable, deduped options.
Its SKILL.md is about 180 tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. It is a single SKILL.md file with no bundled scripts.
It works with Model Context Protocol, npm and Next.js. The repository describes itself as: Every public API in one place — aggregated, deduped, and auto-checked for reachability. Refreshed daily. npm + Claude plugin + live search. The licence is MIT.
When your agent uses it
- Agent needs to pick a public API for a task (weather
Example prompts
- “/choosing-an-api”
Workflow steps
3 steps, taken from the first numbered list in SKILL.md.
- list_categories to see what's available.
- search_apis with a category and/or search term; prefer status: "up" and auth: "none"
- get_api for full details (URL, auth, HTTPS) before recommending one.
What it can do on your machine
Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 8ea00a0. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.
Tool permissions
Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.
From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.
Runs code
No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md.
From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.
Network
No URLs in SKILL.md.
From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.
Credentials
Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.
From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.
Context cost
Choosing An API loads about 175 tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 43 tokens; SKILL.md has 72 words of instructions outside code blocks.
Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.
Safety
Auto-check passed
The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.
Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.
SKILL.md
The full file from Manavarya09/public-apis-live at commit 8ea00a0, republished under its MIT licence (© Manavarya09). 72 words, ~175 tokens.
Download SKILL.mdSave it as
.claude/skills/choosing-an-api/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder).- name
- choosing-an-api
- description
- Use when the user or agent needs to pick a public API for a task (weather, images, finance, etc.). Queries public-apis-live for reachable, deduped options.
Choosing a Public API
When a task needs an external data source or service, query the public-apis-live MCP tools
before guessing a provider:
list_categoriesto see what's available.search_apiswith acategoryand/orsearchterm; preferstatus: "up"andauth: "none"for zero-setup options.get_apifor full details (URL, auth, HTTPS) before recommending one.
Always tell the user the auth requirement and that status reflects reachability, not functional testing.
© Manavarya09, MIT. Rendered from Markdown: HTML in the file is shown as text, images as links, and headings moved down two levels. Raw file
Files
Just SKILL.md in packages/plugin/skills/choosing-an-api of Manavarya09/public-apis-live.
Open the folder on GitHubat commit 8ea00a0
Compare with similar skills
Choosing An API next to the 5 skills that share the most tags, products or categories with it. Stars are the repository's; “used in” counts other GitHub owners with a copy.
| Skill | Stars | Used in | Tokens | Auto-check | Licence | Repo updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choosing An API this skillManavarya09/public-apis-live | 152 | — | ~175 | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| MCP Server BuildershareAI-lab/learn-claude-code | 78k | 5 repos | ~1.2k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Next Dev Loopvercel/next.js | 143k | 9 repos | ~2.3k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Supabase Development and Debuggingsupabase/agent-skills | 2.7k | 3 repos | ~3.6k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| UI UX Pro Maxsaoudi-h/solar-icons | 186 | 18 repos | ~11k | Automated safety check: Notes | Custom licence | |
| GSAP for Reactgreensock/gsap-skills | 16k | 4 repos | ~1.6k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT |
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Questions about Choosing An API
What does Choosing An API do?
A skill your agent uses when the user or agent needs to pick a public API for a task (weather, images, finance, etc.). Choosing An API is an agent skill from Manavarya09/public-apis-live.).
When should I use Choosing An API?
Choosing An API fits situations like: agent needs to pick a public API for a task (weather.
How do I install Choosing An API in Claude Code?
Run `npx skills add Manavarya09/public-apis-live --skill choosing-an-api -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (packages/plugin/skills/choosing-an-api in Manavarya09/public-apis-live) into .claude/skills/choosing-an-api in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.
How do I install Choosing An API in Codex?
Run `npx skills add Manavarya09/public-apis-live --skill choosing-an-api -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (packages/plugin/skills/choosing-an-api in Manavarya09/public-apis-live) into .agents/skills/choosing-an-api in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.
Can I use Choosing An API in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?
Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add Manavarya09/public-apis-live --skill choosing-an-api -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/choosing-an-api, .gemini/skills/choosing-an-api, .github/skills/choosing-an-api and .opencode/skills/choosing-an-api in your project.
What does Choosing An API need to run?
SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Choosing An API is instructions for the agent only.
Does Choosing An API access the network?
SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.
Is Choosing An API safe to install?
Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.
What licence does Choosing An API use?
Choosing An API is published under the MIT licence (the repository's licence). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.
How many tokens does Choosing An API use?
About 175 tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 700 characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.
What are the alternatives to Choosing An API?
Skills that share tags, products or a category with Choosing An API: MCP Server Builder (shareAI-lab/learn-claude-code, 78k stars), Next Dev Loop (vercel/next.js, 143k stars), Supabase Development and Debugging (supabase/agent-skills, 2.7k stars) and UI UX Pro Max (saoudi-h/solar-icons, 186 stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.
Who maintains Choosing An API?
Manavarya09 (a GitHub user) maintains it in Manavarya09/public-apis-live, which has 152 GitHub stars. The repository was last updated on October 8, 2026.
Source: Manavarya09/public-apis-live on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.