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name: api-request-builder
description: Build a basic HTTP request (curl or fetch) for an API. Use when a junior developer needs a quick request example.
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# API Request Builder

## Purpose
Build a basic HTTP request (curl or fetch) for an API.

## Inputs to request
- Method, URL, and endpoint description.
- Auth type and credentials.
- Required headers and payload shape.

## Workflow
1. Confirm method, URL, headers, and auth scheme.
2. Construct the request with placeholder values.
3. Show how to inspect the response status and body.

## Output
- Runnable request example.
- Notes on required headers and auth.

## Quality bar
- Redact secrets and use placeholders.
- Include a sample response check.