Which pagination method is recommended for large datasets?

The skill provides guidance for both offset-based and keyset-based pagination, recommending keyset (cursor) pagination for high-performance, large-scale datasets.

Does it help with API security and rate limiting?

Yes, it includes standard patterns for token-based authentication, role-based authorization, and X-RateLimit header implementation.

Does this skill support specific programming languages?

Yes, it includes implementation patterns and code examples for TypeScript (Next.js), Python (Django REST Framework), and Go.

How does this skill handle API versioning?

It recommends URL path versioning as a primary strategy and provides a complete framework for handling deprecation cycles and sunset headers.

REST API Design Patterns

Name: REST API Design Patterns
Author: flatrick

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API Development

Provides comprehensive REST API design guidance, including resource naming, status codes, and implementation patterns for production-grade backends.

This skill equips Claude with specialized knowledge for architecting robust, developer-friendly REST APIs. It covers everything from URL structure and semantic HTTP status codes to advanced concepts like keyset pagination, versioning strategies, and rate limiting headers. It is particularly useful when starting new projects or performing architectural reviews to ensure consistency, scalability, and security across your API endpoints.

Key Features

01Consistent success and error response envelope structures

02Standardized resource naming and URL structure conventions

03Semantic HTTP method and status code mapping

040 GitHub stars

05Scalable pagination patterns including Offset and Keyset methods

06Comprehensive API versioning and deprecation strategies

Use Cases

01Implementing complex filtering, sorting, and search logic for large datasets

02Designing new microservice endpoints with consistent naming conventions

03Standardizing error handling and validation responses across a team

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add flatrick/mdt api-design

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT