How does it help with API versioning?

It provides best practices for URL-based and header-based versioning to ensure backward compatibility as your interface evolves over time.

Does this skill support OpenAPI documentation?

Yes, the skill helps generate consistent, well-documented API specifications including OpenAPI-compatible formats by defining clear schemas and status codes.

Can I use this for CLI tools as well as web APIs?

Absolutely. This skill includes specific checklists and workflows for designing intuitive CLI command structures, flag conventions, and output formats.

Can it help review my existing API?

Yes, you can use the skill to audit existing API contracts against modern design principles to identify inconsistencies or areas for improvement.

API Design Architect

Name: API Design Architect
Author: s-hiraoku

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API Development

Standardizes the creation of consistent, well-documented API specifications for REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and CLI interfaces.

The API Design Architect skill provides a structured framework for building robust, scalable, and intuitive interfaces. It guides developers through the entire lifecycle of API development—from defining resources and mapping endpoints to establishing naming conventions and error handling patterns. By enforcing best practices for versioning, pagination, and discoverability, this skill ensures that your APIs remain easy to consume and maintain, whether you are building a modern web service or a complex command-line tool.

Key Features

01Multi-protocol support for REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and CLI design

02Standardized resource naming and HTTP status code mapping

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04Guidance on backward compatibility and minimal surface area principles

05Structured error response and request/response schema definition

06Comprehensive checklists for pagination and versioning strategies

Use Cases

01Reviewing existing API contracts for consistency and best practices

02Standardizing CLI command structures and flag conventions across a project

03Architecting a new microservice interface from scratch

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add s-hiraoku/synapse-a2a api-design

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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