Does this skill support both REST and GraphQL?

Yes, it provides comprehensive patterns for both RESTful URL structures and GraphQL schema designs, including specific input types and connections.

How does it handle API pagination?

The skill covers standard page/limit pagination for REST and the Relay-style connection/cursor-based pagination for GraphQL.

Can this help with API security?

Yes, it includes best practices for implementing JWT, API Keys, and OAuth 2.0 flows, as well as rate limiting headers.

Is documentation included in the patterns?

Yes, the skill provides patterns for OpenAPI (Swagger) specifications to ensure your APIs are self-documenting and easy for other developers to use.

API Design Patterns

Name: API Design Patterns
Author: drewdresser

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API Development

Guides the development of high-quality RESTful and GraphQL APIs using industry-standard patterns and architectural best practices.

About

The API Design Patterns skill equips Claude with specialized knowledge for architecting robust, scalable, and intuitive APIs. It provides comprehensive guidance on resource-based URL structures, idempotent HTTP methods, and semantic status codes for RESTful services. Additionally, it includes sophisticated patterns for GraphQL schema design, connection-based pagination, and secure authentication flows like JWT and OAuth 2.0. Whether you are bootstrapping a new microservice or refactoring an existing backend, this skill ensures that AI-generated code follows modern standards for performance, security, and maintainability.

Key Features

OpenAPI (Swagger) documentation and security implementation standards
Comprehensive HTTP status code and structured error response handling
Advanced filtering, sorting, and cursor-based pagination patterns
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Standardized RESTful resource mapping and HTTP method selection
GraphQL schema design including mutations, inputs, and connections

Use Cases

Implementing standardized error handling and rate limiting across backend services
Designing complex GraphQL schemas for efficient frontend data fetching
Architecting a new RESTful microservice with consistent naming and versioning

About

Key Features

OpenAPI (Swagger) documentation and security implementation standards
Comprehensive HTTP status code and structured error response handling
Advanced filtering, sorting, and cursor-based pagination patterns
0 GitHub stars
Standardized RESTful resource mapping and HTTP method selection
GraphQL schema design including mutations, inputs, and connections

Use Cases

Implementing standardized error handling and rate limiting across backend services
Designing complex GraphQL schemas for efficient frontend data fetching
Architecting a new RESTful microservice with consistent naming and versioning