Does this skill support asynchronous database operations?

Yes, it implements async patterns using SQLAlchemy's AsyncSession for non-blocking database I/O and high-concurrency performance.

What authentication methods are included in the template?

The template provides a complete JWT-based authentication flow, including secure password hashing with Passlib and token generation via Jose.

Is the project structure following industry best practices?

Yes, it uses a modular layout with clear separation between API endpoints, business logic (Services), and data access (Repositories).

Can I use this with databases other than PostgreSQL?

While the default templates use SQLAlchemy, the decoupled repository pattern makes it straightforward to adapt the data layer for MongoDB or other database engines.

FastAPI Project Scaffolding

Name: FastAPI Project Scaffolding
Author: HermeticOrmus

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API Development

Generates production-ready FastAPI project structures featuring asynchronous patterns, dependency injection, and robust CRUD repositories.

This skill provides a comprehensive blueprint for building high-performance Python backends using FastAPI. It automates the setup of scalable project architectures, including asynchronous database integration with SQLAlchemy, a decoupled service-repository pattern, and secure JWT authentication. By following these industry best practices, developers can bypass boilerplate setup and focus on core business logic while ensuring their APIs are maintainable, testable, and ready for production deployment.

Key Features

01Async-first project architecture for high-performance I/O operations

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03Modular Repository and Service layer patterns for clean code separation

04Built-in dependency injection for database sessions and authentication

05Production-ready security with JWT tokens and password hashing

06Pydantic-based data validation and automated API documentation

Use Cases

01Implementing secure, role-based access control (RBAC) in a web application

02Bootstrapping a new high-performance microservice or backend API

03Refactoring existing synchronous Python APIs to modern asynchronous patterns

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add hermeticormus/hermetic-academy fastapi-templates

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