How does it handle API versioning recommendations?

It recommends URL path versioning (e.g., /v1/) for most use cases and provides a clear strategy for managing deprecations and breaking changes.

Can this skill help improve API performance?

Absolutely. It includes patterns for keyset pagination and sparse fieldsets, which significantly reduce database load and payload size for large datasets.

What architectural styles does this skill support?

The skill is specifically optimized for RESTful API design, focusing on resource-oriented architecture, standard HTTP methods, and JSON-based communication.

Does it provide code examples for specific frameworks?

Yes, it includes implementation patterns for popular environments including TypeScript (Next.js), Python (Django REST Framework), and Go.

API Design Patterns

Name: API Design Patterns
Author: flatrick

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API 개발

Standardizes REST API development with production-grade patterns for resource naming, error handling, and scalable pagination.

The API Design Patterns skill provides Claude with a comprehensive framework for architecting consistent, developer-friendly RESTful APIs. It covers the full lifecycle of API design—from defining intuitive resource-based URL structures and semantic HTTP status codes to implementing advanced features like keyset pagination and sparse fieldsets. By following these industry-standard conventions, developers can ensure their APIs are scalable, maintainable, and provide a superior experience for third-party integrators and internal teams alike.

주요 기능

01Advanced query parameters for filtering, sorting, and full-text search

020 GitHub stars

03Production-grade strategies for API versioning and rate limiting

04Standardized RESTful resource naming and URL structure conventions

05Semantic HTTP status code mapping and consistent error response formats

06Scalable pagination patterns including offset-based and keyset-based methods

사용 사례

01Designing a new public-facing REST API from the ground up

02Refactoring inconsistent legacy endpoints to meet modern web standards

03Establishing a unified API design guide for distributed microservices

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add flatrick/mdt api-design

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT