Which rate limiting algorithms are supported?

The skill provides patterns for Token Bucket, Sliding Window, Leaky Bucket, and Fixed Window algorithms, allowing you to choose the best fit for your burst and precision needs.

How does it handle API responses when a limit is reached?

The skill follows RFC 6585 standards, implementing 429 Too Many Requests responses with appropriate headers like Retry-After and X-RateLimit-Reset.

Can I implement different limits for different users?

Absolutely. It includes logic for tiered rate limiting, allowing you to define specific request quotas based on user subscription levels or roles.

Does this work in a distributed server environment?

Yes, these patterns are designed specifically for distributed systems using Redis as a centralized, atomic data store to sync limits across all instances.

Rate Limiting Patterns

Name: Rate Limiting Patterns
Author: yonatangross

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API Development

Implements robust API rate limiting and request throttling using Redis-backed distributed patterns like Token Bucket and Sliding Window.

This skill provides production-ready patterns for protecting APIs from abuse and managing traffic across distributed systems. It includes comprehensive implementations for modern rate-limiting algorithms like Token Bucket and Sliding Window using Redis, ensuring consistency across multiple application instances. Developers can quickly integrate tiered subscription limits, secure authentication endpoints against brute force, and configure RFC-compliant headers to provide a professional API experience.

Key Features

01Distributed rate limiting using Redis-backed storage

02RFC 6585 compliant response headers and error handling

03Ready-to-use SlowAPI configurations for FastAPI

04Tiered subscription-based limit implementation (Free/Pro/Enterprise)

0569 GitHub stars

06Support for Token Bucket and Sliding Window algorithms

Use Cases

01Implementing usage tiers and monetization limits for SaaS platforms

02Preventing API abuse and ensuring fair resource allocation across users

03Protecting authentication endpoints from brute force and credential stuffing

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npx skillfish add yonatangross/orchestkit rate-limiting

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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