Does it include guidance on error handling?

Yes, it includes a detailed reference for essential HTTP status codes (2xx, 4xx, 5xx) to help you return the most accurate feedback to API consumers.

Can I use this for security audits?

The skill includes a security checklist that covers HTTPS, authentication (JWT/OAuth), input validation, and rate limiting, making it an excellent tool for basic security reviews.

How does this skill help with API consistency?

It provides standardized naming conventions and method usage patterns, ensuring that your API endpoints are predictable and follow industry-standard RESTful principles.

Does it support advanced query features?

Yes, it provides specific patterns for implementing pagination, sorting, filtering, sparse fieldsets, and including related resources in API responses.

REST API Design Patterns

Name: REST API Design Patterns
Author: 0xDarkMatter

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API Development

Standardizes RESTful API development by providing instant access to design patterns, HTTP semantics, and architectural best practices.

About

The rest-patterns skill serves as a comprehensive architectural guide for building robust, scalable APIs within Claude Code. It streamlines the development process by offering immediate guidance on HTTP methods, status codes, resource naming conventions, and security checklists. Whether you are defining new endpoints, implementing complex pagination and filtering, or troubleshooting response headers, this skill ensures your API adheres to industry standards while avoiding common pitfalls like deep nesting or incorrect status code usage.

Key Features

Quick reference for HTTP methods, idempotency, and cacheability
Pre-defined patterns for pagination, sorting, filtering, and sparse fields
Standardized resource design patterns for CRUD and collection operations
Comprehensive mapping of essential status codes for precise error handling
4 GitHub stars
Integrated security checklist covering OAuth 2.0, JWT, and CORS

Use Cases

Implementing robust security, rate limiting, and caching strategies
Designing new RESTful API architectures and endpoint structures
Auditing existing APIs for REST compliance and standardized naming

About

Key Features

Quick reference for HTTP methods, idempotency, and cacheability
Pre-defined patterns for pagination, sorting, filtering, and sparse fields
Standardized resource design patterns for CRUD and collection operations
Comprehensive mapping of essential status codes for precise error handling
4 GitHub stars
Integrated security checklist covering OAuth 2.0, JWT, and CORS

Use Cases

Implementing robust security, rate limiting, and caching strategies
Designing new RESTful API architectures and endpoint structures
Auditing existing APIs for REST compliance and standardized naming