HTTP Generator

This skill automatically analyzes Spring Boot Web controllers and generates HTTP request examples for all REST endpoints, saving them as .http files in their respective module directories according to the task specification.

When to Use

Use this skill when you need to:

• Generate API documentation for testing
• Create HTTP request examples for new modules
• Document existing Spring Boot REST controllers
• Provide ready-to-use request samples for developers
• Automate API testing setup
• Create interface specifications for team collaboration

How to Use

Generate HTTP Requests for a Single Module

Execute the HTTP generator script to create request examples for all controllers in a module:

python .claude/skills/http-generate/scripts/http_generator.py <module_path> [output_file]

Generate HTTP Requests for All Modules

Use the all parameter to automatically discover and generate HTTP files for all modules with controllers:

python .claude/skills/http-generate/scripts/http_generator.py all

Parameters:

• module_path (required): Path to the Spring Boot module directory, or all to process all modules
• output_file (optional): Custom output file path (default: {module_name}.http)

Examples:

# Generate for chat module-generate.md (creates basic/chat/chat.http)
python .claude/skills/http-generate/scripts/http_generator.py basic/chat

# Generate for all modules automatically
python .claude/skills/http-generate/scripts/http_generator.py all

# Generate for graph module-generate.md (creates graph/graph.http)
python .claude/skills/http-generate/scripts/http_generator.py graph/parallel

# Generate with custom output file
python .claude/skills/http-generate/scripts/http_generator.py basic/chat custom-api.http

# Generate for different modules
python .claude/skills/http-generate/scripts/http_generator.py basic/tool
python .claude/skills/http-generate/scripts/http_generator.py basic/image
python .claude/skills/http-generate/scripts/http_generator.py graph/stream

Supported Controller Patterns

The skill automatically detects and generates requests for:

HTTP Methods

• GET @GetMapping – Query operations
• POST @PostMapping – Create operations
• PUT @PutMapping – Update operations
• DELETE @DeleteMapping – Delete operations

Parameter Types

• @RequestParam with default values
• @RequestParam without default values
• @PathVariable for path parameters
• URL encoding for Chinese characters and special values

Controller Annotations

• @RestController – JSON API endpoints
• @Controller – MVC controllers
• @RequestMapping – Base path mapping

Output Format (Task Specification)

The skill generates .http files according to the task specification format:

Basic Format

# {Controller类名}的{方法名}方法
{HTTP_METHOD} {完整URL路径}?{参数键值对}

###
# {Controller类名}的{方法名}方法
{HTTP_METHOD} {完整URL路径}?{参数键值对}

Generated Example

# ChatController类的callChat方法
GET http://localhost:8080/basic/chat/call?query=你好，很高兴认识你，能简单介绍一下自己吗？

###
# ChatController类的streamChat方法
GET http://localhost:8080/basic/chat/stream?query=你好，很高兴认识你，能简单介绍一下自己吗？

###
# ChatController类的callOption方法
GET http://localhost:8080/basic/chat/call/option?query=你好，很高兴认识你，能简单介绍一下自己吗？

Generated Request Features

Each generated HTTP request includes:

• Method Documentation: Comment format # Controller类名的方法名方法
• Complete URL: Full endpoint URL with base path
• Default Parameters: All @RequestParam values with defaults
• Proper Encoding: URL encoding for Chinese characters
• Query String: Properly formatted parameter strings with ? and &
• Separators: ### used to separate different interfaces
• File Organization: Grouped by controller and module

Module Discovery

The skill automatically:

1. Discovers Modules: Scans project directories for modules containing controllers
2. Identifies Controllers: Files ending with Controller.java
3. Analyzes Annotations: Extracts mapping annotations
4. Extracts Parameters: Finds @RequestParam configurations
5. Builds URLs: Constructs complete request URLs
6. Generates Examples: Creates ready-to-use HTTP requests

Supported Spring Boot Patterns

Example 1: Simple GET Controller

@RestController
@RequestMapping("/basic/chat")
public class ChatController {

    @GetMapping("/call")
    public String callChat(
        @RequestParam(value = "query",
                    defaultValue = "你好，很高兴认识你，能简单介绍一下自己吗？",
                    required = false) String query) {
        return chatClient.prompt(query).call().content();
    }
}

Generated Request:

# ChatController类的callChat方法
GET http://localhost:8080/basic/chat/call?query=你好，很高兴认识你，能简单介绍一下自己吗？

Example 2: Complex Parameters

@GetMapping("/expand-translate")
public Map<String, Object> expandAndTranslate(
        @RequestParam(value = "query", defaultValue = "你好", required = false) String query,
        @RequestParam(value = "expander_number", defaultValue = "3", required = false) Integer expanderNumber,
        @RequestParam(value = "translate_language", defaultValue = "english", required = false) String translateLanguage) {
    // implementation
}

Generated Request:

# ParallelController类的expandAndTranslate方法
GET http://localhost:8080/graph/parallel/expand-translate?query=你好&expander_number=3&translate_language=english

Example 3: Multiple Controllers

For modules with multiple controllers, the skill generates requests for all with ### separators:

# TimeController类的call方法
GET http://localhost:8080/basic/tool/time/call?query=请告诉我现在北京时间几点了

###
# TimeController类的callToolFunction方法
GET http://localhost:8080/basic/tool/time/call/function?query=请告诉我现在北京时间几点了

###
# SearchController类的search方法
GET http://localhost:8080/basic/tool/search?query=Spring+AI

File Organization (Task Specification)

Output Location

• Default: {module_name}/{module_name}.http
• File Naming: Uses module name as filename (e.g., chat.http, tool.http)
• Custom: User-specified path
• Encoding: UTF-8 for Chinese characters

Directory Structure Example

basic/
├── chat/
│   ├── chat.http          ← Generated file
│   └── src/main/java/.../ChatController.java
├── tool/
│   ├── tool.http          ← Generated file
│   └── src/main/java/.../TimeController.java
└── image/
    ├── image.http         ← Generated file
    └── src/main/java/.../ImageController.java

Task Specification Compliance

The generated files strictly follow the task specification:

1. 文件命名: 以模块名称命名，使用 .http 后缀 ✅
2. 文件位置: 放置在对应模块的根目录下 ✅
3. 内容来源: 基于 Controller 类中的接口方法生成 ✅
4. 注释格式: 使用 # Controller类名的方法名方法 ✅
5. 分隔符: 使用 ### 分隔不同接口 ✅
6. 参数处理: 正确处理查询参数拼接 ✅

Integration with Development Workflow

Use with IDE HTTP Client

The generated .http files work seamlessly with:

• IntelliJ IDEA HTTP Client
• VS Code REST Client
• Postman Import
• curl commands

Automated Documentation

Perfect for:

• API documentation generation
• Testing automation
• Developer onboarding
• Contract testing
• Integration testing setup

Customization Options

Modify Script Behavior

Edit scripts/http_generator.py to customize:

• Base URL: Change from http://localhost:8080
• Output Format: Modify request template according to specification
• Parameter Handling: Add support for other annotations
• File Patterns: Change controller detection logic
• Encoding: Adjust URL encoding rules

Extend Functionality

Add support for:

• POST body parameters
• Header handling
• Authentication headers
• Multi-parameter requests
• File upload examples

Notes

• The script automatically discovers all modules with controllers when using all parameter
• Only processes files ending with Controller.java
• Supports UTF-8 encoding for Chinese parameters
• Requires Python 3 and no external dependencies
• Handles complex Spring Boot annotation patterns
• Preserves parameter defaults from source code
• Groups requests by controller for clarity
• Follows task specification format exactly

Error Handling

Common issues and solutions:

• No controllers found: Ensure module contains *Controller.java files
• Missing @RequestMapping: Controllers without base mapping will use root path
• Complex parameters: Some advanced parameter types may need manual adjustment
• Encoding issues: Chinese characters are automatically URL-encoded
• Module discovery: Use all parameter to auto-discover modules with controllers