Does it provide templates for API responses?

Yes, it includes standardized JSON structures for success data, paginated collections, and detailed error objects with validation fields.

How does the skill handle API versioning?

It provides strategies for both URL versioning (e.g., /api/v1/users) and Header-based versioning, including advice on when to implement breaking changes.

Which pagination methods are supported?

It provides guidance and implementation patterns for both modern cursor-based pagination (recommended for large datasets) and traditional offset-based pagination.

What naming conventions does this skill recommend?

The skill enforces the use of nouns instead of verbs, pluralization for collections, kebab-case for URL paths, and snake_case for parameters.

RESTful Backend API Designer

Name: RESTful Backend API Designer
Author: Genuineh

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API Development

Standardizes the architecture of RESTful APIs through structured naming conventions, consistent status codes, and unified response patterns.

The Backend API Design skill equips Claude with a comprehensive framework for building high-quality, predictable backend services. It provides actionable guidance on RESTful resource naming, idempotent HTTP method usage, and standardized JSON response formats for both individual records and paginated collections. By following these industry best practices, developers can ensure their APIs are scalable, well-documented, and offer a superior developer experience through consistent error handling and versioning strategies.

Key Features

01Guidelines for URL and Header-based API versioning

02Standardized resource naming using plural nouns and kebab-case paths

03Implementation patterns for both cursor-based and offset-based pagination

04Unified JSON response structures for data, metadata, and pagination

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06Comprehensive mapping of HTTP status codes for success, client, and server errors

Use Cases

01Establishing a standardized API design guide for distributed engineering teams

02Architecting a new RESTful microservice with consistent design patterns

03Refactoring legacy endpoints to improve API predictability and documentation

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add genuineh/fus backend-api

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT