melodic-software/check-api-status
plugins/claude-ecosystem/skills/check-api-status/SKILL.md
Check Anthropic API status and recent incidents from status.anthropic.com
$ install --global
skillsauthnpx skillsauth add melodic-software/claude-code-plugins check-api-statusInstall this skill globally with one command. Works with Claude Code, Cursor, and Windsurf.
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SKILL.md
- name:
- check-api-status
- description:
- Check Anthropic API status and recent incidents from status.anthropic.com
- allowed-tools:
- WebFetch, mcp__perplexity__search
Check API Status
Check the current status of Anthropic's API and Claude services. Useful when experiencing slowdowns to determine if the issue is on Anthropic's end.
Usage
/check-api-status
What Gets Checked
- Anthropic Status Page - status.anthropic.com
- Claude Status Page - status.claude.ai (if available)
- Recent Incidents - Last 7 days of reported issues
- Community Reports - Recent social media/forum reports
Workflow
Step 1: Fetch Status Page
Use WebFetch to retrieve status.anthropic.com:
Fetch https://status.anthropic.com and extract:
- Current overall status
- Individual service statuses (API, Console, Claude.ai)
- Active incidents
- Recent resolved incidents
Step 2: Search for Recent Issues
Use perplexity to search for recent reports:
Search: "Anthropic Claude API slow outage December 2025"
Step 3: Present Findings
Anthropic API Status
====================
Checked: {timestamp}
Overall Status: {OPERATIONAL | DEGRADED | OUTAGE}
Services:
API: {status}
Console: {status}
Claude.ai: {status}
Claude Code: {status}
Active Incidents:
{if any - title, start time, current status}
Recent Incidents (last 7 days):
{date}: {incident title} - {RESOLVED | MONITORING}
Community Reports:
{if found - recent reports of issues}
Interpretation:
{guidance based on findings}
Example Output
All Clear
Anthropic API Status
====================
Checked: 2025-12-26 15:45:00 EST
Overall Status: OPERATIONAL
Services:
API: Operational
Console: Operational
Claude.ai: Operational
Claude Code: Operational
Active Incidents: None
Recent Incidents (last 7 days):
Dec 21: API Performance Degradation - RESOLVED
Duration: 2 hours
Impact: Increased latency for some requests
Community Reports: No widespread issues reported
Interpretation:
All systems operational. If you're experiencing slowdowns,
the issue is likely local. Try:
- /check-claude-storage for storage bloat
- /cleanup-sessions 7 to free space
- Restart Claude Code
During Incident
Anthropic API Status
====================
Checked: 2025-12-26 15:45:00 EST
Overall Status: DEGRADED PERFORMANCE
Services:
API: Degraded
Console: Operational
Claude.ai: Degraded
Claude Code: Degraded
Active Incidents:
Title: Increased API Latency
Started: 2025-12-26 14:00 UTC
Status: Investigating
Description: Some users experiencing slower response times
Recent Incidents (last 7 days):
Dec 21: API Performance Degradation - RESOLVED
Community Reports:
Multiple reports on social media of slow responses
Interpretation:
There is a known issue affecting Claude services.
Anthropic is investigating. Consider:
- Waiting for resolution
- Reducing request frequency
- Using simpler prompts
Notes
- This command requires internet access
- Status page may not reflect all issues immediately
- Community reports can indicate issues before official acknowledgment
- For local issues, use
/diagnose-performanceinstead
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