The api-design skill provides Claude with a comprehensive framework for architecting developer-friendly and production-grade REST APIs. It establishes strict conventions for resource naming, HTTP method semantics, and standardized error response envelopes. By implementing this skill, developers can ensure their APIs support advanced features like cursor-based pagination, complex filtering/sorting, and multi-layered rate limiting. It is particularly useful for teams building public-facing APIs or microservices that require long-term maintainability through structured versioning and sunsetting strategies.
主な機能
01Advanced query patterns for filtering, sorting, and sparse fieldsets.
02Scalable pagination strategies including offset-based and high-performance cursor-based methods.
03Comprehensive HTTP status code mapping for semantic error and success handling.
04Standardized URL structures using kebab-case and plural noun conventions.
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06Robust API versioning strategies including URL and Header-based approaches.
ユースケース
01Implementing standardized rate-limiting and authentication headers for secure public access.
02Designing new RESTful API contracts for microservices from the ground up.
03Refactoring existing legacy endpoints to meet modern industry standards and consistency.