Where are these APIs registered in Moodle?

Functions must be registered in the /db/services.php file of your plugin to be recognized by the Moodle web service system.

Does this skill handle Moodle security?

Yes, it enforces mandatory security checks including parameter validation, context verification, and capability requirements to prevent unauthorized access.

What is the three-method pattern in Moodle APIs?

Moodle external APIs require execute_parameters() to define inputs, execute() for the business logic, and execute_returns() to define the output structure.

Can I use this for mobile app backends?

Absolutely, creating external functions is the standard way to expose Moodle functionality to the official Moodle app or custom mobile solutions.

Does it support database transactions?

Yes, the skill provides patterns for using Moodle's delegated transactions to ensure data integrity during complex multi-table operations.

Moodle External API Developer

Name: Moodle External API Developer
Author: claudiodearaujo

byclaudiodearaujo

0•

API Development

Builds secure, standardized external web service APIs for Moodle LMS following the core three-method architecture pattern.

This skill streamlines the creation of custom Moodle web services by guiding developers through the strict external API framework. It automates the generation of parameter validation, business logic implementation, and return structure definitions while ensuring adherence to Moodle's security standards, including context validation and capability checks. It is an essential tool for developers building mobile backends, third-party integrations, or AJAX-driven components within Moodle plugins, ensuring all code follows Moodle's specific coding standards and architecture requirements.

Key Features

01Built-in security validation for contexts and user capabilities

02Advanced database operations including transactions and course module management

03Standardized three-method API structure implementation

040 GitHub stars

05Automated web service registration in db/services.php

06Robust error handling and debug logging patterns

Use Cases

01Building a RESTful backend for a Moodle-integrated mobile application

02Creating AJAX endpoints for custom interactive course activities and plugins

03Exposing Moodle reporting and user tracking data to external enterprise dashboards

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add claudiodearaujo/sistema-de-narra-o-de-livro-front moodle-external-api-development

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Download Skill

Key Features

01Built-in security validation for contexts and user capabilities

02Advanced database operations including transactions and course module management

03Standardized three-method API structure implementation

040 GitHub stars

05Automated web service registration in db/services.php

06Robust error handling and debug logging patterns

Use Cases

01Building a RESTful backend for a Moodle-integrated mobile application

02Creating AJAX endpoints for custom interactive course activities and plugins

03Exposing Moodle reporting and user tracking data to external enterprise dashboards

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add claudiodearaujo/sistema-de-narra-o-de-livro-front moodle-external-api-development

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Download Skill