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Bruno API Testing

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Create, run, and maintain API test collections using Bruno (OpenCollection YAML format and legacy Bru format). Use when the user wants to: (1) create a Bruno API test collection from scratch or from OpenAPI/Swagger specs, (2) write API request files with tests and assertions, (3) run API tests using bru CLI, (4) generate test reports (HTML, JUnit, JSON), (5) set up CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions) for automated API testing, (6) debug or fix failing Bruno API tests, (7) add environment configurations for API testing, (8) chain API requests with data extraction, or (9) work with any .yml/.bru Bruno collection files. Triggers on mentions of 'Bruno', 'bru CLI', 'API testing collection', 'OpenCollection', or requests to automate API testing with file-based collections.
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From the source SKILL.md

Create and run API test collections using Bruno — a Git-first, offline-only API client that stores collections as plain files.

What this skill does

Bruno API Testing is a community-contributed Claude Code skill in the testing sub-category. It ships as a SKILL.md file that Claude Code auto-discovers under ~/.claude/skills/bruno-api-testing/ and loads when your prompt matches the skill's trigger.

When to invoke it: Use when the user wants to: (1) create a Bruno API test collection from scratch or from OpenAPI/Swagger specs, (2) write API request files with tests and assertions, (3) run API tests using bru CLI, (4) generate test reports (HTML, JUnit, JSON), (5) set up CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions) for automated API testing, (6) debug or fix failing Bruno API tests, (7) add environment configurations for API testing, (8) chain API requests with data extraction, or (9) work with any .yml/.

Who uses this skill

The Bruno API Testing Claude Code skill is built for software engineers, backend developers, full-stack teams, and technical leads building and maintaining production systems. It's part of ClaudSkills (also referred to as Claude Skills or Claude Code Skills) — the open community-curated registry of 169,000+ SKILL.md files for Anthropic's Claude Code agent and the wider Claude ecosystem (Claude API, Claude Agent SDK).

How to install

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Manual install (2 steps)

mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills/bruno-api-testing
curl -L https://claudskills.com/skills/bruno-api-testing/SKILL.md \
  -o ~/.claude/skills/bruno-api-testing/SKILL.md

Or just download SKILL.md directly and drop it into ~/.claude/skills/bruno-api-testing/. Claude Code auto-discovers it on next session.

Skills live at ~/.claude/skills/bruno-api-testing/SKILL.md on macOS/Linux, or %USERPROFILE%\.claude\skills\bruno-api-testing\SKILL.md on Windows. See the full install guide for step-by-step instructions.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install the Bruno API Testing Claude Code skill?
Install via the ClaudSkills desktop app (one click) or copy SKILL.md from the source repository to ~/.claude/skills/bruno-api-testing/SKILL.md and restart Claude Code. Both flows are detailed at claudskills.com/install/.
What does the Bruno API Testing skill do?
Create, run, and maintain API test collections using Bruno (OpenCollection YAML format and legacy Bru format). Use when the user wants to: (1) create a Bruno API test collection from scratch or from OpenAPI/Swagger specs, (2) write API request files with tests and assertions, (3) run API tests using bru CLI, (4) generate test reports (HTML, JUnit, JSON), (5) set up CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions) for automated API testing, (6) debug or fix failing Bruno API tests, (7) add environment configurations for API testing, (8) chain API requests with data extraction, or (9) work with any .yml/.bru Bruno collection files. Triggers on mentions of 'Bruno', 'bru CLI', 'API testing collection', 'OpenCollection', or requests to automate API testing with file-based collections.
Is this skill free to install?
Yes. ClaudSkills is an open registry — every skill keeps its source repository's license, and manual install via copy is free. ClaudSkills Pro ($9/mo, $79/yr, or $149 one-time) adds one-click install via the desktop app and a multi-signal Quality Score.
When should I use the Bruno API Testing skill?
Use Bruno API Testing when your Claude Code task falls under the Engineering category — specifically in the testing area. Claude Code auto-discovers installed skills and invokes the right one based on the task description, so you can also ask Claude directly (e.g. "use Bruno API Testing" or describe the task and let Claude pick). Browse related skills at /category/engineering/.
What is a Claude Code skill and how does the Bruno API Testing skill fit in?
A Claude Code skill is a SKILL.md file that lives under ~/.claude/skills/<name>/ and tells the Claude Code CLI agent how to perform a specific task (instructions, prompts, allowed tools). Skills are auto-discovered at session start. Bruno API Testing is one of 67,000+ skills indexed in the open ClaudSkills catalog, classified under the Engineering category. Learn more at /learn/what-is-a-claude-skill/.

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jim60105. (2026). Bruno API Testing [Claude Code skill]. ClaudSkills. https://claudskills.com/skills/bruno-api-testing/
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@misc{bruno-api-testing-2026,
  author    = {jim60105},
  title     = {Bruno API Testing [Claude Code skill]},
  year      = {2026},
  publisher = {ClaudSkills},
  url       = {https://claudskills.com/skills/bruno-api-testing/}
}

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