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api-patterns

API design principles and decision-making. REST vs GraphQL vs tRPC selection, response formats, versioning, pagination.

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates --skill api-patterns
  1. 01

    Install

    Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.

  2. 02

    Describe the task

    Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads api-patterns automatically when relevant.

  3. 03

    Review the result

    The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.

SKILL.md

The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.

API Patterns

API design principles and decision-making for 2025. Learn to THINK, not copy fixed patterns.

🎯 Selective Reading Rule

Read ONLY files relevant to the request! Check the content map, find what you need.


📑 Content Map

FileDescriptionWhen to Read
api-style.mdREST vs GraphQL vs tRPC decision treeChoosing API type
rest.mdResource naming, HTTP methods, status codesDesigning REST API
response.mdEnvelope pattern, error format, paginationResponse structure
graphql.mdSchema design, when to use, securityConsidering GraphQL
trpc.mdTypeScript monorepo, type safetyTS fullstack projects
versioning.mdURI/Header/Query versioningAPI evolution planning
auth.mdJWT, OAuth, Passkey, API KeysAuth pattern selection
rate-limiting.mdToken bucket, sliding windowAPI protection
documentation.mdOpenAPI/Swagger best practicesDocumentation
security-testing.mdOWASP API Top 10, auth/authz testingSecurity audits

🔗 Related Skills

NeedSkill
API implementation@[skills/backend-development]
Data structure@[skills/database-design]
Security details@[skills/security-hardening]

✅ Decision Checklist

Before designing an API:

  • Asked user about API consumers?
  • Chosen API style for THIS context? (REST/GraphQL/tRPC)
  • Defined consistent response format?
  • Planned versioning strategy?
  • Considered authentication needs?
  • Planned rate limiting?
  • Documentation approach defined?

❌ Anti-Patterns

DON'T:

  • Default to REST for everything
  • Use verbs in REST endpoints (/getUsers)
  • Return inconsistent response formats
  • Expose internal errors to clients
  • Skip rate limiting

DO:

  • Choose API style based on context
  • Ask about client requirements
  • Document thoroughly
  • Use appropriate status codes

Script

ScriptPurposeCommand
scripts/api_validator.pyAPI endpoint validationpython scripts/api_validator.py <project_path>

FAQ

What does the api-patterns skill do?

API design principles and decision-making. REST vs GraphQL vs tRPC selection, response formats, versioning, pagination.

How do I install api-patterns?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates --skill api-patterns in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/api-patterns/ (personal) or .claude/skills/api-patterns/ (project).

Which AI agents can use api-patterns?

Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.

Is api-patterns safe to install?

No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.

Who maintains api-patterns?

It is published by davila7 in davila7/claude-code-templates. It has 486 recorded installs.

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