What is the FastAPI Templates skill for Claude Code?

It is a specialized skill that provides Claude with the templates and architectural best practices needed to generate production-ready FastAPI backend projects.

Does this skill support asynchronous database operations?

Yes, it specifically includes patterns for async SQLAlchemy usage, including async engine setup and session management via FastAPI dependencies.

Is authentication included in the generated templates?

Yes, the skill provides implementation patterns for JWT-based authentication, password hashing with passlib, and secure endpoint protection.

Can I use this to organize an existing FastAPI project?

Absolutely. The skill defines a recommended directory layout (API, Core, Models, Schemas, Services, Repositories) that can serve as a blueprint for refactoring existing applications.

FastAPI Project Scaffolding

Name: FastAPI Project Scaffolding
Author: wshobson

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Generates production-ready FastAPI project structures with async patterns, dependency injection, and scalable architectural layouts.

The FastAPI Templates skill empowers Claude to architect high-performance Python backends using industry best practices. It provides a standardized multi-layer directory structure encompassing API routes, service layers, CRUD repositories, and Pydantic schemas. By implementing robust asynchronous patterns and FastAPI's native dependency injection system, this skill helps developers build scalable microservices and REST APIs that include integrated database management, JWT-based security, and comprehensive error handling from the first line of code.

Key Features

01Standardized multi-layer project architecture (API, Services, Repositories)

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03Asynchronous database integration with SQLAlchemy and PostgreSQL

04Advanced Dependency Injection patterns for cleaner code

05Reusable CRUD Repository patterns for data persistence

06Pre-configured JWT authentication and security middleware

Use Cases

01Bootstrapping a new production-grade Python microservice from scratch

02Refactoring a monolithic script into a scalable, modular API structure

03Implementing secure, async-first RESTful endpoints with automated validation

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add wshobson/agents fastapi-templates

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